The Honorary Citizen of Elafonissos was proclaimed the Prince of Monaco, Albert II. According to a statement, Elafonissos Mayor Angelos Tsirigotakis welcomed him on April 14, to the Town Hall and handed him over the honorary plaque with the key on the island, and the prince gave the mayor – as a sample of gratitude – his honor.

In his speech, Mr. Tsirigotakis said: “Elafonissos as the only island municipality of the Peloponnese is the diamond of our region. Maintaining elements of gemstone, our island, though small in an area, hides great value. A value determined by humans, the natural wealth and tradition of this place. A value that forces the visitor to return to Elafonissos. In this way, the same Galenotis highness visits our island for the second time.

We gathered today at the Elafonissos Town Hall for the reception of the Prince of Monaco as a head of state. Recognizing its contribution to the protection of the environment of our island, the Municipality of Elafonissos declares Prince Albert II of Monaco to an honorary citizen of Elafonissos.

He honors us accepting this title, as the relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Municipality of Elafonissos are strengthened. The right conditions are created for a prosperous future with respect for ecology, local community and cultural heritage. “

The event was attended by, inter alia, the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food Christos Kellas, the Secretary General of the Natural Environment and Water of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Petros Varelidis, the MP and Special Envoy of the Prime Minister for Prime Minister Laconia Vice -Mayor Theodoros Veroutis, the Honorary Consul of Monaco in Greece Vasilis