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The Agora => Greek News => Topic started by: Maik on Thursday, 16 April, 2015 @ 03:51:55
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New rules for beach bars and sun loungers
Local authorities will be able to rent spaces on beaches to be used as cafes and bars for two years, as opposed to one, but the businesses that sign these deals will be more limited in the alterations they can make to the natural environment.
For instance, decking will be banned unless it is to make walkways for beachgoers. Also, bars and cafes will not be allowed to place tables and chairs right on the beach but only on their premises.
The government is also extending from 3 to 5 meters the distance from the sea at which sun loungers and umbrellas can be placed by businesses. The new decision also bans the use of any other structures, such as tents or pavilions, designed to provide shade. Last year, enterprises renting beach space were allowed to use structures covering up to 20 square meters.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_15/04/2015_549106
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New rules for beach bars and sun loungers
Local authorities will be able to rent spaces on beaches to be used as cafes and bars for two years, as opposed to one, but the businesses that sign these deals will be more limited in the alterations they can make to the natural environment.
For instance, decking will be banned unless it is to make walkways for beachgoers. Also, bars and cafes will not be allowed to place tables and chairs right on the beach but only on their premises.
The government is also extending from 3 to 5 meters the distance from the sea at which sun loungers and umbrellas can be placed by businesses. The new decision also bans the use of any other structures, such as tents or pavilions, designed to provide shade. Last year, enterprises renting beach space were allowed to use structures covering up to 20 square meters.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_15/04/2015_549106
And this is what is meant by encouraging tourism? Unbelievable! Some beaches will struggle to get any sunbeds on them if they have to be 5 metres from the sea! :rant:
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Ah, but the envelopes get thicker as they certify that 2m is 5m...........
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Ah, but the envelopes get thicker as they certify that 2m is 5m...........
And some beaches get smaller after winter storms ........... and some beaches suddenly appear from the sea after earthquakes :hmm:
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When I first saw 5m I thought it meant 5 miles. Ho hum, wishful thinking: an extra 2 meters is a start. Of course, for those people that actually like beach beds I could recommend plenty of places other than Kefalonia.