Greece names 250+ beaches to remain sunbed-free in 2026
Athens designated more than 250 environmentally sensitive beaches to be kept in their natural state as part of efforts to reduce overtourism in its booming travel sector.
Greece on Friday named over 250 beaches located in environmentally important areas that must be left in their natural state. The move, aimed at limiting the impact of overtourism on the country’s multi-billion-euro travel industry, expands the list of sunbed-free beaches ahead of 2026.