Greece Introduces New Rules to Address Beach Overcrowding

Greece’s New Beach Law

Greece is a popular destination for tourists, but the high demand has led to issues with overcrowding and limited public access to beaches. Many businesses, like restaurants and hotels, have claimed large portions of the sandy areas for their own use. This has caused locals to protest for beach space, and now the Greek Prime Minister has introduced a new ‘beach bill’ to address these concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Under the new rules, starting in the spring, 70 percent of beaches must be free of sunbeds to prevent overcrowding. In protected areas, this requirement increases to 85 percent, and in ecologically sensitive areas, sunbeds will be completely banned. Additionally, a distance of at least four meters must be maintained between sunbeds and the shoreline to ensure easy access to the sea for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
While these rules aim to limit the dominance of beachfront businesses, concessions for beach activities will still be allowed through online auctions. To enforce compliance with the rules, drones will be used to monitor beaches.

Looking for a worry-free vacation with guaranteed availability of beach chairs? Here are some hotel recommendations where you won't have to worry about the limited number of sunbeds:
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<li><a href="https://travely.ee/hotels/927?filter[arrivalCountryId]=332&filter[departureCityId]=1&filter[countryOfDepartureId]=320" target="_self">Mitsis Cretan Village Beach Hotel</a> - the village style hotel in Crete is the perfect choice for an active vacation with children</li>
<li><a href="https://travely.ee/hotels/851?filter[arrivalCountryId]=332&filter[departureCityId]=1&filter[countryOfDepartureId]=320" target="_self">Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort</a> - a high-end hotel located on the sandy coastline, catering to couples and families.</li>
<li><a href="https://travely.ee/hotels/951?filter[arrivalCountryId]=332&filter[departureCityId]=1&filter[countryOfDepartureId]=320" target="_self">Mitsis Royal Mare Thalasso &amp; Spa Resort</a> - hotel with spacious and picturesque grounds by the sea, where guests can rejuvenate at one of Crete's best SPA centers.</li>
<li><a href="https://travely.ee/hotels/987?filter[arrivalCountryId]=332&filter[departureCityId]=1&filter[countryOfDepartureId]=320" target="_self">Lux Me Dama Dama Grecotel Lux Me Resort</a> - a spacious seaside hotel with expans ive green areas, located near the village of Faliraki.</li>
<li><a href="https://travely.ee/hotels/954?filter[arrivalCountryId]=332&filter[departureCityId]=1&filter[countryOfDepartureId]=320" target="_self">Creta Palace Grecotel Luxury Beach Resort</a> - one of Europe's most popular seaside h otels, an ideal choice for family vacations, couples, and young travelers.</li>
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Greece’s New Beach Law

Greece’s New Beach Law Bans Sunbeds on 70% of Beach