Monemvasia community alarmed by tourism project

Residents of the seaside colony of Xifia adjacent Monemvasia are raising concerns implicit a large tourism concern that they accidental will treble the size of their sparsely built assemblage and change its character.

The task began drafting attraction a year and fractional ago, when a fenced worksite appeared connected what locals believed was protected forestland.

The crippled had been reclassified successful 2021, aboriginal sold, and successful April 2024 received a licence for a 20‑bed edifice with a excavation by Xifias Real Estate. A 2nd licence was issued for two buildings, while the company’s ιστότοπος promotes plans for up to 59 residences connected the aforesaid 1.3‑hectare plot.

Ble Kedros says the edifice and homes will beryllium completed successful 2026 and that further improvement depends connected readying procedures.

Local officials reason the standard efficaciously creates a caller colony beside Natura‑protected beaches. “We inquire for the self‑evident respect for the spot and its limits,” 1 assemblage person said.