5Athens, Greece

Athens may be the cradle of Western civilization, but locals are increasingly wary of overtourism. The areas around the Acropolis and Plaka are constantly crowded, leaving little space for daily life. The boom in short-term rentals has driven up housing prices, pushing locals out of central neighborhoods.

Street protests have occasionally highlighted the issue, and there is growing frustration with how the city is being reshaped for tourists at the expense of residents. While Athenians are proud of their history and culture, they often wish tourism were more sustainable and less disruptive.

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