More than 11,000 complaints were submitted between mid-May and mid-August through Greece’s MyCoast app, which allows citizens to report unlawful activity on the country’s beaches.

The reports cover a wide range of violations: unauthorized sunbeds and umbrellas on public coastline, blocked access points preventing free entry to beaches, the absence of lifeguards, poor cleanliness, inadequate facilities, and even interventions that alter the natural shape of the coast.

According to the data, the vast majority of reports—9,920 out of 11,512—were made anonymously. The regions with the highest numbers of complaints include Halkidiki, Eastern Attica, the Cyclades, and the Dodecanese islands.

The most frequent violation was the placement of unlicensed sunbeds, totaling 7,449 complaints. Halkidiki alone accounted for over 1,600 of these, followed by Eastern Attica, Rhodes, and Kavala.

Blocked access to the shoreline also triggered thousands of complaints, particularly in Halkidiki and Eastern Attica, with additional cases reported in areas such as Corfu, Lefkada, Zakynthos, and Magnesia.

Despite the high numbers, the Ministry of Finance noted a decrease compared to last year. “This summer we’ve had half as many complaints as the same period in 2024, which shows conditions are more organized,” said ministry spokesperson Omiros Tsapalos.

Authorities reminded that fines for offenders range from €2,000 to €60,000.

The MyCoast application, available for free on iOS devices (and soon Android), allows users to submit reports directly from their phones while standing at the location of the alleged violation. Complaints can be filed anonymously or with verified personal credentials.