Scandal on Mykonos: beer for 100 euros! Tourists are ripped off!

Scandal on Mykonos: beer for 100 euros! Tourists are ripped off!

Mykonos, the Greek island, which was once considered a shiny vacation paradise, is increasingly faced with critical reports on excessive prices and inadequate infrastructure. One of the recent incidents particularly makes you take notice: In a bar on the island, tourists were surprised with horrendous prices for drinks that reached up to 100 euros for a beer and 130 euros for a glass of Chardonnay. According to Kosmo more and more vacationers of negative experiences in this bar, which has been officially warned by Tripadvisor. It is particularly explosive that a tourist reported that he was asked to pay for a liter of beer with 100 euros after asked for a price list.

Another example of the precarious conditions on Mykonos is that locals and tourist voices indicate the overload of the sewage network. There was a blatant incident at the harbor when a channel cover climbed up and faeces flocked across the promenade. This is not the first time: similar incidents have already been reported in restaurants and shops. According to RND not only complains about excessive prices, but also about gang crime, drug trafficking and prostitution. A survey showed that mykonos is in the last place in terms of price-performance ratio.

tourism in the decline

The high prices and inadequate services not only have an impact on vacation quality, but also on the number of visitors. In the high season, over 50,000 tourists come to the island, of which fewer and less seem to be. For 2024, a decline in flight bookings is expected by 9.2 percent, which underlines the difficult situation again, since the entire Greek tourism increases by 10.2 percent. A hotelier speaks of a "correction phase" due to the high pricing and the negative experiences of visitors, as in Ekathimerini

In addition, raids and break -ins have been reported in recent years, which has significantly affected the security situation in Mykonos. The state reacted and sent 100 additional police officers to the island to combat crime. Despite these efforts, there is an impression that Mykonos does not grow. The challenges associated with mass tourism seem to bring the once popular destination into a difficult situation.

official measures and consequences

With increased attention to prices and security, the authorities have also started to check specific companies. This led to uncoverments of tax violations and a high fine of 31,000 euros for the owner of the mentioned bar, who could be guilty of excessive prices. The creation of a better price-performance ratio and the improvement of the infrastructure are crucial to regain the trust of tourists.

Mykonos is on a crossroads: Will the island be able to regain its attraction through necessary reforms and an improvement in visitor experience? The coming years will be crucial, while mass tourism will continue to act on the amenities and challenges of paradise.