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Santorini, Greece
5 million tourists vs. 15,000 locals. The island is losing.
Santorini’s iconic blue-dome-white-wall aesthetic attracts over 5 million annual visitors to a volcanic island with just 15,000 permanent residents—a ratio that dwarfs #2 Ubud's visitor density. Oia’s sunset viewpoint becomes physically hazardous during peak season due to overcrowding, with 200 selfie sticks often blocking sightlines. This Instagram-fueled surge has strained infrastructure, making the once-intimate experience a chore.
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