Greece is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations but a couple of the country’s hotspots are a little too overcrowded according to some tourists.
Santorini is famed for black sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets and pretty whitewashed villages. However, for some tourists it’s far too busy.
On Reddit, user ‘Shanbarra-98765’ claimed: “It was just packed with tourists to the point it was hard to move. Then the donkeys.
“I just felt so bad seeing them. Santorini is beautiful once you get away from the main tourist walkways, but the initial impression is yikes.”
Tourists can pay for donkey rides in Santorini and they are often used to take people from the port to its main town 400m above sea level.
However, the practice is controversial and animal rights campaigners have called for it to be stopped due to the pressure it puts on the animals.
Reddit user ‘Flycolo’ opined: “I hated Santorini! You couldn’t pay me to go back to that place.”
Another user ‘Jaqem’ said: “What I don’t understand is why people don’t know this in 2023. Just Google which Greek islands are best to visit and you’ll see Santorini and Mykonos are beautiful pricey tourist traps.”
Despite this, one commenter said they enjoyed their time in Santorini despite it being crowded.
‘Tabs_555’ said: “We went in July. It’s busy, crowded, and full of Instagram wannabes, but that doesn’t really affect me. They live their lives, I live mine.
“The shops were fun, the towns were pretty and iconic, the cliffside scenery was more beautiful than pictures can do justice. It’s touristy, but I thought for a good reason.”
Source: express.co.uk