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
You just know that it won't be policed , this is Greece ! lol
Quote from: Truth on March 15, 2024, 03:36:04 PM
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
The drones will be used to take nice videos for tourism and no ones grassing the beachfront taverna's up 😁🤣
I think crowded beaches are awful but I also understand the local economy 🤷♀️
Any update on sunbeds ? Looking on skyline webcams many beaches in Corfu and Greece in general have sunbeds on beaches ....
Still no sunbeds in Arillas....
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.
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
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
Pedros retired , Armourada closed..... its going to be a different Arillas this year. Saying that , things change, thats life ☹️
Hi
With sun beds prices as high as 50 euro + on some ''in'' beaches,I asked on the beach we use, that charge 12 euro, what the official fixed price is.
Was told that the maximum that can be charged is 12 euro. The ones that over charge get fined sometimes,but they carry on overcharging and pay the fines as it's still financially viable
Geoff
Why am I not surprised......
Charge wot U like. Pay the fine.... Greeks Government smiles.
It is not in their interest to stamp down on these "Sunbed Scammers!!"
To strickly enforce the rules is not financially viable
Negg
As much as I need a sunbed for my achy bones I think Arillas was getting far too crowded with sunbeds especially near Ammos. He no idea why people would want to be packed in like sardines with no privacy.
When we first started doing back in 1996 I remember there being 1 row on the entire beach and it was like paradise!
I think you're spot on there Jo 👏👏
Earlier in this thread Harold mentioned that preparations were underway on the North Beach, last September there was no sand and very difficult access, I wonder if it will be usable this year ? Having said that the South beach was much bigger and easy to get to.....I wonder if some enterprising operator will apply for a bed license there ?
Christina has some sunbeds out on the North beach and there is much more sand than last year and improving every day I have been told.
That sounds promising, hopefully the access will be easy this year.
Hi
Sunbeds in Paraskevi today were 85 euro for front row and 65 euro for back row.
They were the 4 poster type
Geoff
Ridiculous.... A fool and his money are soon parted!!
Negg
There is a distinct lack of sunbeds on the main beach but have seen Pedro's who said been told that someone has bought his business but the paperwork is holding things up.
Glad he's managed to sell it
It is very strange to see no beds at the south end & a shame as most of the beach has landed there this year. Beds outside Inas are €14 a set with a free bottle of water. Horizon beds are all reserved for their guests. Some beds in front of Thalassa & The Marina. Ammos & portofino have their beds out but not as many as usual. The beach is narrower here & tapers to nothing but a thin stony strip in front of Marinaki. It's sad to see all their beds piled up by their apartments.
We still prefer Dimitri's beds & he has 2 rows on the first section & another row past the cliff. Anyone heading for the beds on the naturist north beach will have to be prepared to wade through the waters. A bit tricky yesterday with a choppy sea x
Karen
Hi
I just read your post Karen & Colin €14 for sunbeds if you are there for two weeks and like the beach and do no trips that works out at €196 that is a big lump out of the beer funds
What did we do before sunbeds a beach towel laid out on the sand and that was fine back in the day I am not overly keen on sunbeds
But now it's all luxurious sunbeds
When we was in Sri Lanka the pool attendant would put a thick mattress and give you two very large towels each sunbeds free and on the beaches
When we are in the marina pool Arillas we get sunbeds but I spend most of the time in the pool or walking about I am not the one to spend all day on a sunbed
We all have our opinions it's like marmite you love it or loathe it
Kev
When we left on Thursday there was still a lack of sunbeds. Had to be down by 10 to ensure we got one.
Hi
See reported fines imposed for infringements of regulations
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/07/08/authorities-impose-fines-of-e350k-in-5-days-for-beach-violations/
Geoff
Hi
Has the silly price for sunbeds reached Arillas?
Val tells me on a FB forum that a new arrival yesterday was told beds were 35 euro for the front row and 25 euro for the second row. Did not say which beds.
Any truth
Geoff
Does not sound right to me. - Maybe someone in Arillas will know more this afternoon.
Negg
I THINK I heard Ammos do their super comfy look like a double bed ones for about that. I may be wrong and if so I apologise
When we were there last week there are some super luxury ones across from Alex's its prob those.
How did it go mate? 🙂
Great thanks Karl, shame about the vinceremo closing but there you go,The marina is still great, and the lads behind the bar are still as daft as ever have a great time.
Cheers mate 🙂
The beach is filling up with sun beds, I have even seen a picture of new sun beds under the Gratzela! Perhaps the man on the spot can tell us more?