Minister Says that Beaches in Portugal Are Free Except in Concession Areas
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The Minister of the Environment stressed today that the beaches areal is of free access, except in the areas granted and in the security lanes, remembering that it is up to the local authorities to define these areas and spread the beach plans. It is up to the municipal chambers to make the concessions and spread the beach plan, both through signage, and — and I strongly advise — through a scheme at the entrance to the beach: ‘Look, this space i…
Battle of the sunshades: minister clarifies doubts
As the ‘battle of the sunshades’ lurched like a drunkard on the sands, Portugal’s minister for environment and energy has appeared to clarify all doubts. She did so by effortlessly The post Battle of the sunshades: minister clarifies doubts appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The technical clarification released this week by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) follows a recent public controversy related to the occupation of areas of the sandy beach, including doubts about the extension of the areas granted and the use of spaces by users outside these areas. The discussion led the regulatory authority to strengthen the legal framework applicable to the marine public domain, clarifying rights, duties and occupancy …
"The concessions can be narrower and closer to the sea, or they can be wider and more backward," said Graça Carvalho.
The doubts and controversy about the placement of sun hats in the areas next to the dealers remain. The Minister of the Environment came this Friday to defend that each beach must have exposed the indications to the bathers.
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