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Greece Tightens Regulations on Tourist Activities to Protect Coastal Environments

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04 September 2025

Greece Tightens Regulations on Tourist Activities to Protect Coastal Environments

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Greece introduces steep fines for tourists collecting natural items from protected beaches to safeguard fragile coastal environments. This new regulation highlights the importance of sustainable tourism practices.

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Travel And Tour World

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Greece

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Cultural and Heritage Organisations

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National authorities

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Tourism strategies

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In a move to protect its pristine coastal ecosystems, Greece has enacted a new regulation imposing fines on tourists who collect natural items like shells from protected beaches. Initiated in response to the environmental pressures of mass tourism, these measures aim to prevent activities that threaten the delicate balance of the country's beach ecosystems. The policy encourages holidaymakers to consider the environmental impact of their actions, underscoring the importance of sustainable tourism.

Discover the broader implications and how these new rules could redefine travel experiences on Greece's stunning shores by following the link on the left-hand side of the platform.

 

#Sustainable tourism #Responsible travel #Low-impact tourism #Climate action #Nature conservation

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