Following the Ministry of Environment and Energy's order to halt the construction, the Ministry of Tourism was also compelled to take an official stance on the matter.
A furor erupted this week with news and photos showing construction at the famed Sarakiniko Beach; contractor reportedly had 7 valid building permits, which isle's mayor decries in comments to Mega Channel
Sarakiniko Beach is one of the country's natural wonders and among the most Instagrammed locations in the world.