Rhodes: “Party” of illegal umbrellas and sunbeds on the island’s beaches
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The Ombrela Network alleges unauthorized placement of umbrellas and sunbeds and violations of the mandatory four-meter free zone along beaches in Rhodes.
- 03 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026 14:47
The Ombrela Network has raised new concerns over the situation on the beaches of Rhodes, alleging cases of unauthorized occupation of public space and violations of regulations on beaches in Lindos and Kolymbia.
In a statement issued on September 2, the network said that the situation observed at specific locations on the island does not correspond to the information displayed on the MyCoast platform, alleging extensive placement of umbrellas, tables and sunbeds beyond the limits of legally granted concessions.
Allegations in Kolymbia
In Kolymbia, specifically in the port area, the network alleges that a canteen-beach bar is operating on the seashore and beach without, it claims, a lease or the necessary permits.
It also alleges that umbrellas and sunbeds have been placed very close to the water.
Complaints over Lindos beaches
At St. Paul’s Beach in Lindos, according to the Ombrela Network, a business has occupied the entire beach without holding an active concession agreement listed on MyCoast. The network also alleges that the required distance from the shoreline is not being maintained.
A similar situation is described at Lindos’ main beach. The network claims that umbrellas and sunbeds have been placed even in areas for which no concession agreement appears to exist, while in several locations the equipment is positioned very close to the sea.
Similar allegations have also been made concerning Lindos’ small beach. According to the network, umbrellas and sunbeds occupy almost the entire beach, including areas that do not appear to be covered by a legal concession. It also alleges that the required four-meter free zone from the shoreline is not being maintained.
What the law provides
In its statement, the Ombrela Network cites Article 8 of Law 5092/2024, which provides that umbrellas, sunbeds and other equipment placed within a concession area may not cover more than 60% of its total surface.
Based on this framework, the network argues that the situation observed on the beaches in question falls significantly outside the prescribed limits.
The Ombrela Network says it will continue documenting and publicizing cases that, in its view, constitute unauthorized use of public space, while calling for the law to be enforced without exceptions.
At the center of its intervention is the public and common-use character of the seashore and beaches, with the network stressing that citizens’ free access should not be restricted by private commercial activities that exceed the legal limits.
