Purple jellyfish and stinging sea creatures are hurting tourism in Politika, where floating barriers offer only limited protection and businesses report significant losses during the summer season

Greek authorities have imposed more than 350,000 euros in new penalties as inspections target unauthorized occupation of beachfront and businesses operating outside their concessions limits

The excursion combines a guided tour of Hydra’s historic landmarks with free time to explore its car-free streets, swim at nearby beaches and sample traditional Greek cuisine

From pine-fringed coves to sandy family beaches, these five spots near Athens offer clear waters and natural beauty for a quick summer escape from the capital

Vacationers had set up unauthorized campsites, complete with solar panels and gas canisters, on two beaches in Sithonia

The top global beach in the rankings of Tripqdvisor is Isla Pasion in Mexico, which is described as a premier destination for relaxation.

Beaches on Paros and Chios were stripped of the internationally recognized Blue Flag award after inspections found organizational shortcomings, although water quality remains rated as excellent

Increasing reports of purple jellyfish have raised concerns among swimmers, tourists and fishermen, with sightings recorded in many coastal areas across Greece.

Greece's national disability confederation says people with disabilities are being excluded from beaches due to missing or non-functioning accessibility equipment, urging municipalities to act immediately.

Protected Natura 2000 coastal areas will be free of commercial concessions, motor vehicles, sunbeds and organized events, while the MyCoast app enables citizens to report violations

A new WWF Greece report finds plastic waste remains far above European limits on Greek beaches, while microplastics were detected for the first time in coastal sand samples.

Greece is installing floating barriers and nets at beaches to protect swimmers from the venomous pufferfish, or lagokefalos

Only 12% of Greece's loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches are in good conservation condition, while 50% were rated as moderate and 38% as poor, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection measures

Latest tests find 60% of Eastern Attica’s beaches unsafe for swimming, with the highest contamination levels recorded in Porto Rafti.

Five Greek coastal destinations earned spots in the European Best Destinations ranking, praised for their waters, natural beauty, accessibility and environmental value

The initiative aims to protect swimmers and improve coastal services, as scientists link the rise in jellyfish populations to environmental and ecological factors.

The new luxury of travel is not just discovering pristine beaches, but knowing they are protected for future generations to enjoy.

Greece's swimming season officially begins June 1, but lifeguard coverage is lagging badly. Experts explain the dangers and what to do if someone is in trouble

The Greece of towels on the sand and long carefree beach days still exists. It's just becoming harder to find.

Syros has emerged as one of the few municipalities in Greece to consistently invest in free public beach amenities.