Of Chrysostom Chufi

We have opened and you are waiting for you!

The electronic auction platform to determine beach concessionaires opened a month earlier, in March instead of April last year, and so earlier than ever – all have been completed – 800 the number – auctions.

The fact that one can be a “fresh” winner of an auction that gives him the right to take advantage of a beach does not make him any more or less candidate to be checked.

The relevant bodies – AADE, Real Estate Service and Local Bodies – They have all the information available to them and are in contact to determine the details of the audit process that will largely be based on last year’s standard.

Based on last year’s standard a large proportion of checks will be based on allegations in which citizens will go ahead Through mycoast platform – Available on mobile phones. Last year the complaints had exceeded 30,000 at the end of the season.

The first criterion for checks is the number of complaints for a particular beach. Last year there were coasts that garnered 8,000-9,000 orders.

Specific importance will be given to the branded complaints which are by nature considered the most reliable as the complainant assumes the responsibility of his words. Based on last year’s elements about 1 in 8 complaints were branded.

In addition to complaints through Mycoast, they will be used for controls and material from drones and satellite photos.

According to the current framework between the obligations of the concessions are:

  • Ensure that at least 50% of the beach will remain free. The area of ​​each concession may not exceed 500sqm.
  • Umbrella seats occupy up to 60% of the concession or 30% for beaches in Natura areas. They should be at least 4 meters from the sea.
  • The distance between concessions is at least 6 meters
  • Free and unhindered access to the public, special forecasts for people with disabilities
  • Post sign at a prominent spot with the details of the concession
  • Existence of a lifeguard

Penalties vary according to infringement and include padlocks and fines:

  • Arbitrary Occupation: Imposition and interruption of the business in the area occupied, the space is sealed with a film and any economic activity is prohibited. A fine equal to the four times the concession exchange and the exclusion of the offender from any seashore and beach concession procedure for five years.
  • Concession Exceed: Excess of over 30% are foreseen from participating in auctions for 5 years and suspending the operation of the business. Fines are foreseen for smaller excesses.
  • Public free access: fines from 2,000 € to 60,000 €
  • Arbitrary Occupation: Fine 4 times the price in the event of a concession contract
  • Environmental changes: Criminal penalties