Beach Fines Up to €1,000: What Greek Sunbathers Need to Know This Summer

Beachgoers in Greece could face fines ranging from €50 to €1,000 for violations involving paddleboards, rackets, portable speakers and unauthorized camping, as authorities remind the public of beach regulations ahead of the peak August tourist season. Under Greece's General Port Regulation No. 20, stand-up paddleboards are classified as recreational watercraft requiring an approved flotation device and safe distance from swimmers. Failing to wear a life jacket can result in a €250 fine, wh...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA