Rethymno Announces Swimming Bans at Multiple Coastal Zones

Tuesday, 9 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The Public Health and Social Care Directorate of the Rethymno Regional Unit has published an official list of beaches and coastal areas in the Rethymno area where swimming is currently prohibited. The announcement specifies which zones are open for swimming and which are off-limits, though the full list of restricted areas was not included in the available content. Swimming bans in Greek coastal areas are typically issued due to water quality concerns, pollution events, or safety hazards. Tourists planning to swim near Rethymno should check the current list of restricted zones before entering the water. For the complete and updated list of banned swimming areas, visitors are advised to contact the Rethymno Regional Unit directly or check official local authority announcements before heading to the beach.