After five episodes focusing on Santorini, I now take a step back and take a look at overtourism on a European scale.

Dr. Antonio Paolo Russo shares his expertise on the problem, telling us that there is still a long way to go before effective policies are put into place at the European level.

So, could we do anything to solve the problem, as European citizens who love to travel? I invited my friends Lea & Melissa to share their points of view.

A podcast by Maëlle Julou for Sphera, available on the European podcast platform EuroPod and all listening platforms.

This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.

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In this episode, we talk about responsibility. Who should act to save Santorini? What are politicians doing? Who even cares?

When activists are doing most of the work voluntarily and without much resources, when municipalities are blocked by national governments, when investors are still building hotels in protected areas and individuals think saving Santorini is a lost battle, the island is certainly in need of a strong and collective movement to guarantee its sustainability.

A podcast by Maëlle Julou for Sphera, available on the European podcast platform EuroPod and all listening platforms.

This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.

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What happened to authenticity? When people start comparing some areas of Santorini with Disneyland, it is not a good sign.

This episode is about the impact that overtourism has on the local culture of Santorini.

Locals highlight how important is to share with tourists the true richness of the island, for them to learn about its culture, its past, its traditions, its arts and crafts, its music, its essence. We also learn about the damage tourism has on the social fabric of Santorini, and how locals try to keep a sense of belonging to the island.

A podcast for the Sphera project, available on the European podcast platform Europod and all listening platforms.

This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.

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