In a circular by Deputy Minister of Health, Irene Agapidakis, swimming in 13 areas of Attica is prohibited.

“It is forbidden to swim in the sea waters of the region of Attica, which does not meet the qualitative characteristics of existing swimming water legislation,” the circular said.

The areas prohibited by swimming are:

In all ports, permanent anchors, shipyards and ships.

Throughout the area from the port of Piraeus to Perama.

Throughout the Skaramanga area up to Aspropyrgos Beach.

In the ports of Scaafaki, Cross of Themistokleous Coast, in the port of the School of Testament and 100m on either side of the Miramare Center.

In the area from the North End of Mikrolimanos to the coast of Xirotagaros (Marina Limit).

At the left part of the “EDEM” coast near “EDEM” restaurant and 100 meters on either side of the estuary of the Pikrodafni stream.

At the left part of the coast “Sounio” in front of “Akrogiali” restaurant

In a 50 -meter zone on either side of the estuary of all rainwater conductors.

In a 200 -meter zone on either side of the biological sewage installations, and any other similar estimates, in accordance with the prefectural decisions of the recipient, where local prohibition plates are placed or local health authorities propose the placement of relevant markings.

In the area of the Shipyards and the Port of Lavrion Bay to the PPC with the exception of the area starting from the Hellenic Coast and continues to the area of Thoros (theater coast).

In Rafina all along the outer side of the widespread port of the port.

In a 200-meter zone from the outposts of the organic cleaning plants, located in the areas of N. Makris and Marathon, and in particular the cavities, and the Aviation Camp. The ban does not include the KEDA/Z swimming coast.

In the area of the Asopos River 200 m on either side of its estuary.

In the case of inadequacy of the coasts for swimming, the need to mark the coasts of the coast, under the responsibility of the Local Government, so that, after being informed by the relevant Directorates of Environmental Hygiene and Health Audit, to place prohibition plates at the points. The port authorities are kindly requested to monitor these points so that the plates are placed in appropriate places and not destroyed.

At the same time, the need to intensify both the systematic sampling of swimming waters and the monitoring of possible sources of pollution (liquid waste treatment plants, etc.) with the aim of consolidating the environment and ensuring public health.