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

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.