Greece has introduced a new national spatial planning framework for tourism, presented by Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Deputy Minister Stavros Papastaurou. The framework sets updated rules on minimum plot sizes required for tourist development and designates certain areas as "saturated," meaning they are considered overdeveloped and will face stricter limits on new tourism projects. The government has stated that the changes will be introduced gradually to avoid disrupting the property and hospitality market. For visitors to Crete, this signals that popular coastal and resort areas may see tighter controls on new hotel and accommodation construction in the coming years, which could affect the availability and character of tourist facilities over the longer term.
