4/29/2026
In the coming period, after nearly a decade of delays, the Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism is expected to be announced. The new framework will introduce significant restrictions on the development of tourist accommodation capacity, especially in islands that are already under strong tourism pressure.
Particular focus is placed on the Cyclades, including Mykonos and Santorini, as well as major tourist destinations such as Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, and Zakynthos. In several of these areas, a reduction in total accommodation capacity of around 20% to 30% compared to earlier plans is being considered, along with tighter controls on the creation of new short-term rental properties.
Among the scenarios under review is the linking of new building permits to specific conditions that will limit future tourism exploitation, aiming to curb the further expansion of accommodation supply through short-term rental platforms.
During a recent high-level meeting attended by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, and the Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, it was emphasized that the core objective of the new framework is the transition to a more sustainable tourism model with a lower environmental footprint, rational use of natural resources, and protection of biodiversity.
At the same time, emphasis is being placed on the development of modern infrastructure, the promotion of organized forms of tourism development with clear environmental standards, and the simplification and acceleration of licensing procedures.
The goal, according to the authorities, is to establish a stable and predictable investment environment that enhances the competitiveness of Greek tourism and supports regional development, as also highlighted by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.
It is also stressed that the new framework should strike a balance between development and environmental protection, without introducing restrictions that could harm investment activity or create uncertainty in the market.
Source: https://www.capital.gr/oikonomia/3985171/ti-tha-perilambanei-to-neo-xorotaxiko-ston-tourismo-me-austira-oria-stous-koresmenous-proorismous/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcARK8idleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEemg4VD53NcEJlsaZsspkbXL1a9mtX-xLQ9bCbsxuN1ZTjsV99IITrfZuqK3g_aem_1BVU18hyssLeTX4obzyDBg#Echobox=1776157683