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.

Many of these areas are also recognized as Key Biodiversity Areas, underscoring their importance for conservation, restoration, and long-term environmental balance.

The licensing freeze was widely welcomed by island residents and local officials, who feared that commercial development would alter the character of the coastline and damage fragile ecosystems.

This year, a new “unique beaches” category was also introduced, spotlighting shores with exceptional characteristics, according to euronews.

At the top of the risk list is Sveti Stefan in Montenegro — the postcard-perfect islet resort linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway.

Regular inspections and Blue Flag awards ensure swimming safety, but experts warn that pollution risks remain for parts of the coastline despite recent improvements

Two men, one from Romania and the other from Hungary, 48 and 65, respectively, lose consciousness while swimming off a northern Greece beach; both rushed by ambulance to nearby health centers