All of this is feeding into what’s become known in Greece as the “Towel Movement”—a peaceful but persistent effort by citizens to reclaim the public beaches by simply laying down their towels wherever the law says they have the right to

The purple jellyfish may be beautiful to behold, but swimmers in affected regions should remain vigilant. It is advised to check live beach maps or local advisories before heading into the sea, especially in central and northern Greece and the nearby island chains

Locals and visitors try to beat the heat from the early morning hours at local beaches.

Few Germans today associate Greece with its role in the European Union, its strategic position in migration policy, or its social and political challenges.

With beach tourism being a cornerstone of Greece’s summer economy and lifestyle, these enforcement efforts aim to preserve public access and environmental integrity

Relevant authorities this year are also using AI this season to scan satellite photos of beaches and coastal areas

When we shake the sand from our towels and leave the beach behind, nothing in the world will have changed. The loneliness, the digitized interactions, the frictionless yet faceless convenience—they’ll all still be waiting

Public health officials in Greece report more than 350 drowning deaths in 2023, with 80% occurring on beaches with no lifeguard present.

When getting ready for the beach, alongside sunscreen, hat, and flip-flops, you now need a calculator

At some point during the hike, one of the women lost consciousness, causing panic for her companion.

Over 150 volunteers collected waste from Voula Beach, highlighting the power of community and the importance of environmental protection.

Obligations of ubiquitous beach bars and sunbed operators are also listed in tandem with beach access

Naxos was named Top Sustainable Destination, the result of a structured evaluation and voting process overseen by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Further east, the aptly named Seychelles Beach on Ikaria, in the northern Aegean, dazzles with its blond sand and turquoise waters reminiscent of the Indian Ocean.

The program assesses beaches based on water quality, waste management, lifeguard presence, accessibility, environmental education, and other infrastructure.

Time Out has named a sea lagoon in northern Greece as the best beach in Europe for 2025, with destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia also in the “top 10”. Taking the top billing is Port Glarokavos, which is located in the Kassandra Peninsula of Chalkidi (Halkidiki) prefecture. Kassadras is the western-most of three […]

Leading the way domestically, Halkidiki emerged as the top region with 93 flags, while Crete maintained its lead with 153 flags.

The 20-year concession includes the eponymous 72,700-square-meter private beach property in the Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni municipality

Restrictions will apply daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. from June to September across several municipalities on the Athenian Riviera and are aimed at enhancing safety.

According to the Egyptian State Information Service, the government aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2028, positioning tourism as a cornerstone of its economic development strategy.