Greece’s Ministry of Tourism announced a ban on commercial exploitation of 251 beaches, forbidding paid sun loungers, beach bars and small cantines. The ban seeks to alleviate overtourism, protect public shoreline access and could reshape the beach‑concession market and local tourism revenues. Greek government (tourism ministry), beach‑concession operators, municipal authorities, domestic and international tourists. Concessionaires may lodge legal appeals; authorities will enforce the ban and monitor tourist behaviour; if successful, similar restrictions could be extended to other coastal areas. The Greek government has prohibited paid sun loungers, beach bars and small kiosks on 251 beaches nationwide, aiming to preserve public access and reduce the pressures of mass tourism. The measure directly affects concession operators who rely on seasonal beach‑side businesses, while local authorities will need to monitor compliance and manage any shift in tourist flows.
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