Amorgos Mayor Eleftherios Karaiskos Plans Controversial Cruise Terminal
- Amorgos has a permanent population of approximately 2,000 people, making it susceptible to the impact of mass tourism.
- The local mayor, Eleftherios Karaiskos, is actively pursuing plans for a cruise liner terminal to accommodate larger ships.
- Community concerns indicate that the proposal could detrimentally affect the island's economy and cultural heritage.
Amorgos, a small island in the Cyclades, is facing plans for a new cruise liner terminal amidst local concerns about over-tourism. With a permanent population of about 2,000, the local infrastructure struggles to accommodate large influxes of tourists from cruise ships. The mayor, Eleftherios Karaiskos, proposes a significant quay extension for this purpose, despite the absence of major tourist attractions on the island. The local community is divided on the proposal, with some fearing that increased mass tourism will harm the island's unique character and economy. The proposed terminal would likely be managed by a private operator, further distancing locals from the benefits of tourism. The situation reflects broader issues of balancing economic development with sustainable tourism on small islands like Amorgos.