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Chania Discusses Overtourism Crisis at Public Forum Friday

Tuesday, 30 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

A public discussion on overtourism in Chania will take place on Friday, July 3, at 19:30, hosted by environmental organization TerraVerde. The event, titled "How Many Tourists Can This Place Hold?", will be held at the Tholos of the San Salvatore Bastion in Chania's Old Town. Local residents, experts, and stakeholders will debate the pressures that growing visitor numbers place on the city's infrastructure, historic neighborhoods, and daily life. For tourists currently in or planning to visit Chania, this conversation is relevant context: the Old Town faces increasing strain during peak summer months, including crowded streets and rising costs. The event is open and free to attend. The San Salvatore Bastion is located on the western edge of the Venetian harbor area, easily walkable from the main tourist center.

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