Members of a special task force have carried out over 5,000 inspections nationwide of more than 1,100 businesses so far

A popular U.S. travel agency, Florida Panhandle, conducted a vast online survey of traveler reviews for beaches worldwide

The beaches failed to meet the set standards, including lacking facilities and environmental protection, the report said.

Most reports filed for illegal coastal activity through the MyCoast app concerned beaches in Halkidiki, Preveza and eastern Attica

In the pursuit of restoring beach accessibility for all, Euronews highlights the crucial role of local citizens using the MyCoast app to report violations, while the app identifies compliant businesses.

A scene reminiscent of a much more benign D-Day landing took place at the popular Balos Beach, in extreme western Crete, with visitors required to wade for several meters

Greek citizens have downloaded the beach report app 52,000 times

Meanwhile, the British Times consider the enchanting island of the Cyclades as one of the ten ideal places in Greece for couples in their newly published list.

The MyCoast app was a high-profile Beach App in response to last summer’s “towel movement”, in which local residents – beginning on the island of Paros – mobilized to stop the relentless spread of sunbeds and umbrellas for hire on Greek beaches. Unveiled by the Ministry of Digital Governance ahead of the current summer season, […]

Adjustments were also made to ensure existing citizen rights, such as those of adjacent businesses, were not affected

Adding to the costs, if you decide to buy a light snack, such as a sandwich, coffee, or soft drinks, the total price for two adults and a child can range from 50 to 100 euros.

Authorities rushed to the scene early this morning to carry out a controlled the detonation of a submerged WWII mine at Kavouri beach

Austria, Switzerland, and Germany stand out as particularly noteworthy markets, given Naxos' broad appeal to families, couples, and adventure seekers," remarked Vangelis Katsaras, Deputy Mayor of Tourism for the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades.

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