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- Popular tourist destinations in Greece are struggling with overcrowding.
- Athens is plagued by high rents and short-term rentals, while the islands contend with cruise ships.
- The government plans to limit cruise ships to balance tourism and local quality of life.
An anti-cruise rebellion is afoot in popular tourism destinations in Greece.
Boats full of tourists who arrive on the island, crowd the streets, and leave trash have led to the "worst season" ever, locals say.
It's a story mirrored across Europe this summer, with anti-tourist protests breaking out in famous hot spots.