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Three 'Noes' for the Beaches

Published February 10, 2026, 17:24
Three 'Noes' for the Beaches

The Mayor of Ayia Napa has announced price increases for sunbeds and umbrellas on beaches managed by the Municipality. The new maximum prices will be €3.5 for a sunbed and €3 for an umbrella, up from €2.5 previously. The Mayor, Christos Zanettos, emphasized that the fees had remained unchanged for 20 years and the increases are not prohibitive. However, the article's author highlights three points that must be protected on beaches: unrestricted access for all, the prohibition of minimum consumption requirements at beach bars, and the ban on the use of private umbrellas. They believe these issues are more important than a €1.5 increase in the cost of a sunbed and umbrella. The article emphasizes the need to ensure free access to beaches for all citizens and to avoid practices that restrict this access, such as imposing minimum consumption or banning private umbrellas.