Organized by the ministry’s Tourism Policy and Development department, which oversees the implementation of the NSRF 2014-2020 “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” program, the event included an update of the “Creation of Integrated Accessible Tourist Marine Destinations” project that aims to make Greek beaches accessible to all.
Thanks to the 15 million euros project, 147 beaches across Greece have, until today, seen the supply and installation of non-permanent assembling mechanisms for the autonomous sea access for people with disabilities or limited mobility.
Furthermore, auxiliary facilities such as removable changing rooms, portable sanitary facilities, corridors, shading and protection areas for bathers, as well as parking areas for people with disabilities, were also created in these areas transforming them into fully accessible beach destinations.