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Greece implements spatial planning reforms amid tourism

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Greece is undergoing a major spatial planning reform to organize investments across tourism, industry, renewable energy, and supply chains. The Ministry of Environment and Energy is replacing fragmented regulations with three new Special Spatial Frameworks to provide legal certainty while balancing economic growth with environmental protection. Minister Stavros Papastavrou noted this reform addresses a decades-old need to integrate these sectors into a sustainable framework through collaborative efforts between the Ministries of Environment and Energy, Development, and Tourism. A central component is the Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, which categorizes 1,031 municipal units into five groups based on development pressure. In highly pressured areas, the plan may impose bed caps and stricter land requirements. For Group II islands—including Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, and Tinos—investments must adhere to tighter constraints regarding scale and capacity to protect cultural identity and natural landscapes. The framework also allows for local restrictions on short-term rentals. Large-scale projects are emerging alongside these regulatory shifts. Onyx Tourism S.A. has unveiled a €387 million investment plan for a regenerative retreat in Sani, Halkidiki. This project includes project, presented to the Association of Institutional Investors, aims to develop a five-star hotel, comprehensive ecosystem on over 600 acres in the Kassandra region. The development includes 546 hospitality keys (comprising 120 suites and 426 bungalows), 228 branded residences, wellness facilities, and villas, alongside agricultural facilities like components such as a winery and winery, olive oil mill. The development intends to utilize mill, and beekeeping unit. A key strategic element is the use of geothermal energy for heating and cooling to extend the tourism season into winter. support year-round tourism. Pending licensing, main construction is scheduled to begin in autumn 2027. Despite these efforts, infrastructure challenges persist, including overcrowding at sites like Koufonisia and sewage leaks in Chania. Regulatory debates also continue regarding coastal protections, with critics arguing the plan fails to meet the 100-meter buffer suggested by the Barcelona Convention.

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  1. 2026-09-18 05:02 UTC Greece implements spatial planning reforms amid tourism
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