beach access law Greece

Most reports filed for illegal coastal activity through the MyCoast app concerned beaches in Halkidiki, Preveza and eastern Attica

Greek citizens have downloaded the beach report app 52,000 times

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, […]

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.

If you were considering heading to a beach in the greater Athens-Piraeus area and paying for a sunbed and umbrella, you may want to think twice

In efforts to clamp down on beach and shoreline use violations, the Greek government is now also engaging the public through the ‘MyCoast’ app

The app is among the most prominent measures announced by the government in the wake of last summer’s “towel movement”

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.

Greek authorities hope the newly-launched, free ‘MyCoast’ app will help clamp down on public beach violations

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.

Greece prioritizes making more museums, sites, and beaches across the country accessible to people with disabilities