Popular tourist hot spot moves to strip beaches of sunbeds and umbrellas in tough new ban
Greece has expanded its list of protected beaches to 250, banning commercial activities like sunbed and umbrella rentals to combat overtourism and protect sensitive coastal environments. The move targets remote and ecologically valuable areas, aiming to preserve natural habitats and species. The ban is part of broader efforts to manage the environmental impact of a record 38 million visitors in 2025. Officials emphasize the need for sustainable tourism as pressure mounts on popular islands and cities.
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Travel Popular tourist hot spot moves to strip beaches of sunbeds and umbrellas in tough new ban List has grown from 198 beaches in 2024 to 250 as the country faces overtourism By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published April 28, 2026 6:40pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rising travel costs driving shift to smaller destinations Rising travel costs are pushing some Americans to skip big cities and head to smaller, lesser-known destinations instead. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top summer destination has expanded its list of protected beaches, banning the rental of sunbeds and other commercial activity ahead of the busy travel season.
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