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Mayor Contests Beach Closure as Greece Protects Archaeological Site

Wednesday, 1 July 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Mayor of Hersonissos has formally raised concerns with Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) over a beach closure affecting the Navarchou Nearxou coastal area. The beach has been banned from public access following a joint ministerial decision issued after authorities identified a concentration of archaeological finds in the zone. The Ministry of Culture determined that the area requires protection due to its archaeological significance. The intervention signals ongoing tension between local tourism interests and heritage preservation obligations. Tourists planning to visit beaches in the Hersonissos area should be aware that this stretch remains off-limits until further notice. Alternative beaches nearby remain accessible. Visitors are advised to check locally for updates, as the Mayor's intervention with the Council may result in a revised decision in the coming months.

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