US EditionGreece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026
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On Friday, Greece extended to over 250 the number of beaches on which the rental of chairs and beach umbrellas is prohibited in an attempt to protect flora and fauna in a country facing over-tourism.
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Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026
Greece on Friday named over 250 beaches in environmentally important areas that must be left in their natural state, amid ongoing efforts to limit the impact of overtourism in its multi-billion-euro travel industry.
The Greek government has updated a list of 250 coastal areas that should be kept in a natural state and free from the ever-increasing encroachment of tourists. The Greek economy relies heavily on tourism, which generates billions of euros each year, but the encroachment is widely considered to have become excessive. Beaches with special aesthetic, geological or ecological value are now to be protected, as are habitats, plants and animal species …
Greece Expands List of Protected ‘Untouched Beaches’
Many of these areas are also recognized as Key Biodiversity Areas, underscoring their importance for conservation, restoration, and long-term environmental balance. The post Greece Expands List of Protected ‘Untouched Beaches’ appeared first on in.gr.
The Greek government has increased the number of beaches where fauna, flora and tranquillity will take precedence over tourist infrastructures to more than 250 on Friday 24 April. A decision to fight overtourism, in a country that welcomed in 2025 nearly 38 million visitors.
This year, 251 Greek beaches have been declared closed to any type of construction, from seats and shade rented to temporary wooden structures.
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