Beach
Following through
The state appears to be responding to the mounting public demand for beaches free from the illegal sprawl of beach bars and loungers, with quite a few operations taking place in recent days to clear up unlicensed structures and additions.
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The spread of rented lounge chairs on Greece’s beaches brings a pledge to increase inspections
Greece's finance minister promised Wednesday to intensify inspections of beach bars and other businesses renting out seaside chaise lounges and umbrellas, following complaints that non-paying island beachgoers can't find a spot on the sand.
"Blue Flag": The Sea in Bulgaria is Clean
The international organization "Blue Flag" has confirmed the good quality of the sea water in Bulgaria, said representatives from the "Sunny Beach" resort.
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More beaches becoming wheelchair-friendly
A project is under way to make a total of 287 beaches across Greece fully accessible to people with mobility problems, including by installing the Greek-designed Seatrac system for wheelchairs and other essential facilities like parking, bathroom/changing facilities, ramps and corridors to sun loungers and refreshment bars etc.
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Popular Zakynthos beach to remain closed this summer due to landslide risk
Authorities on the Ionian island of Zakynthos have decided to keep Navagio beach, a popular tourist destination famous for its signature shipwreck, closed to tourists this summer, for fear of landslides.
Milos: Lunar landscape in the Cyclades
Otherworldly landscapes that will take you to planets beyond this earth. Milos, one of the leading Greek travel destinations, is a natural geological museum.
Volcanic activity since ancient times endowed the island with abundant rocks and minerals, as well as rare geological formations.
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The best beaches of Antiparos
Despite its size, this island has a wide range of stunning beaches for swimming
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Princes’ Islands, Silivri have Istanbul’s cleanest beaches
The Princes' Islands and Silivri, a district along the Maramara Sea, is home to the cleanest beaches in Türkiye's largest metropolitan city of Istanbul, the General Directorate of Public Health has announced.
While some Istanbulites are preferring to enjoy the pleasant waters of Bosphorus to cool off from the scorching heat, others are flocking to the beaches in the city.
Albanians Trade Accusations Over Beach Security After Child’s Death
Albanians are calling for better beach security and protection after a series of accidents and disasters, the latest being the death of a seven-year-old child on Tuesday, killed by a speedboat that was passing near where people were swimming.
Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed the concern, however, saying that "until yesterday, this has been the most secure [summer] season".
The 545 “Blue Flag” Greek beaches on the “Visit Greece App”
The Ministry of Tourism proceeded with a substantial and useful upgrade of the official application of the Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT) "Visit Greece App", incorporating the list of 545 beaches throughout Greece, which have been awarded the "Blue Flag".