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

rom August 21 to 26, the Xlsior Festival offers beach parties lasting until dawn, while on September 20, the 3rd Pan-European Festival of Traditional Dances “Ta Paraportiána” will bring folk music and dance to the island

The beaches were removed from both the Greek Blue Flag chapter and the international organization.

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Of the 137 deaths at sea this year, 63 have been confirmed as drownings

The results were based on the first microbiological water quality findings for 2025, released by the Panhellenic Center for Ecological Research.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Five items accounted for 50% of the total waste collected by WWF volunteers on Greek beaches in the last three years.