New beach/sunbed rules in Greece

[turkeyfoot]

Hi

https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/15/greece-new-beach-law-bans-sunbeds-beach/

Also reported in many UK press stories

Well worth a read on  the new restrictions.

Geoff

[Truth]

You just know that it won't be policed , this is Greece !   lol

[turkeyfoot]

You just know that it won't be policed , this is Greece !   lol

Hi Truth
This is an example of two methods suggested for policing the rules as reported in another press story, as you say this is Greece:

Electronic reporting systems will be installed near beaches so people can report any violations by beachfront businesses - drone inspections will also be carried out.

Geoff

[Truth]

The drones will be used to take nice videos for tourism and no ones grassing the beachfront taverna's up 😁🤣

[Erja]

I think crowded beaches are awful but I also understand the local economy 🤷‍♀️

[Mojboj]

Any update on sunbeds ? Looking on skyline webcams many beaches in Corfu and Greece in general have sunbeds on beaches ....

[Sandy x]

Still no sunbeds in Arillas....

[harold]

Sea is coming a long way up the beach at the moment,so no sunbeds on the beach,however did notice they were getting ready on the north beach.

[turkeyfoot]

Hi
Not Arillas thankfully

Apart from the new rules Mystique Beach in Skiathos now charge 100 euro for two beds and a brolly per day.
The cost breakdown is £30 euro for the beds and brolley and the other 70 euro has to be spent in the taverna.

Some beaches are charging a sliding scale of charges for beds. Front row can be up to 50 euro reducing the further you are away from the sea

Geoff

[Karen/Colin]

On the webcam there appears to be fewer beds on the beach this year. Also I am guessing due to the reduced beach size & Pedro's retirement.
Looks like there will be more folks buying brollies & loungers for the beach & I expect the beds around pools will be in demand too.
Karen

[Truth]

Pedros retired , Armourada closed..... its going to be a different Arillas this year. Saying that , things change, thats life ☹️