US EditionLoungers and umbrellas banned from 251 beaches in Greece from April
The protected-beach rules also ban beach bars, organized events and new development as Greece expands its Natura 2000 network to 251 sites.
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Popular tourist hot spot moves to strip beaches of sunbeds and umbrellas in tough new ban
Greece expanded its list of protected beaches to 250, banning sunbed rentals and commercial activity on environmentally sensitive coastlines ahead of summer travel season.
Greece slaps sunbed ban on hundreds of beaches in tourism crackdown
Greece has introduced a ban on sunbeds across over 250 beaches, forcing holidaymakers to swap their loungers for towels or sit directly on the sand.The measure targets the growing problem of overtourism while also restricting commercial developments such as hotel beach sections and umbrella hire services.Authorities want these coastal stretches to remain in their unspoilt condition.Visitors seeking beach bars or rental equipment will need to fin…
Important news for those planning a holiday in Greece. The country's authorities have announced strict new measures to protect some of the country's beaches, including those that have just been named on TripAdvisor's list of the best beaches. The new requirements come amid growing concerns that over-tourism is putting pressure on the fragile coastal environment.
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