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More than 1,900 reports of unauthorized sunbeds, umbrellas, and public beach violations have been filed through the myCoast app

In efforts to clamp down on beach and shoreline use violations, the Greek government is now also engaging the public through the ‘MyCoast’ app

Despite budget allocations, municipalities often struggle to attract qualified individuals to fulfill lifeguard roles, posing potential gaps in beach safety.

Galissas Beach (5) and Myrtos Beach (8) were also included in the top 10 of a new subcategory launched this year called “The World’s Best Sustainable Beaches”.

The legislation mandates that 50% of beach areas utilized by hotels, restaurants, or other businesses remain freely accessible to the public, ensuring unimpeded passage to the shore.

The decision was made public by a joint ministerial decision on Wednesday

Both Greek beaches were on the list of the best beaches in Europe too

Greek authorities hope the newly-launched, free ‘MyCoast’ app will help clamp down on public beach violations

The top beach is in Albania

These beaches, numbering 198 across the country, fall within the Natura 2000 network and will be off-limits for concession and, by extension, for the placement of umbrellas, sunbeds, etc.

The forest of Schinias is regenerating itself, mounds of dead seagrass are combating beach erosion and 26,000 kg of trash have been removed, but societal pressure for easy beach access remains high

Greek authorities have launched inspections ahead of the summer season aiming to crack down on beach access violations with fines reaching up to 60,000 euros.

Ranked 11th is Andros, a Cycladic island, featuring the captivating "Tis Grias to Pidima Beach," renowned for its mesmerizing hues and distinctive rocky formations submerged in the sea.

The latest “bucket list” of the world’s best beaches, this one published by the influential Tripadvisor platform, includes two Greek beaches in its Top Ten. This year’s Tripadvisor list also takes a beach’s “sustainability” into account. The first of the two spots in Greece which garnered top marks from Tripadvisor users is Galissas Beach on […]

With this app, citizens can access the beach area diagram and report any violations, such as unauthorized occupation or exceeding of the lease, directly.

Mitsotakis in his video on the new beach bill mentioned the introduction of an electronic reporting system for citizens to report any violations of the law by beachfront businesses

The easy-to-reach beach of Sarakiniko (from ‘Saracen’, meaning it was once a pirates’ cove) comes in fifth on the list

Those who obstruct public access to the sea, the shore, and the beach will face fines of up to €60,000.

Draft legislation aims to establish a clear legal framework that strikes a balance between effectively protecting coastlines, as an environmental element, while not hindering economic development