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Drone footage reveals environmental devastation: Construction underway at Sarakiniko, Milos

A five-star hotel is being built at Milos’ iconic Sarakiniko, a site of unparalleled natural beauty

Newsroom February 4 08:23

Can a world-famous, uniquely stunning landscape vanish forever? The footage provides a heartbreaking answer. A shocking new video released by Proto Thema exposes the ongoing environmental destruction at Sarakiniko, where construction has begun on a luxury resort.

Watch the Video: Environmental Disaster at Sarakiniko, Milos

The footage shows excavation work already underway, with construction materials scattered across the site. According to plans by the development company Unique Development, the project includes underground villas with pools extending to the shoreline, while the surrounding area is set to be covered in concrete.

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Sarakiniko’s striking white rock formations, one of Greece’s most photographed landmarks, are now at risk of being transformed into a hotel complex. The Proto Thema report, which first brought this issue to light, has prompted government intervention, leading to an immediate suspension of all construction work in the area pending an investigation into the legality of the project.

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