The cost for a spot on an organized beach in Attica remains extremely high, with charges reaching triple digits and in many cases exceeding popular international luxury destinations like Saint-Tropez and Monaco.
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According to MEGA’s report, beach lounger set prices at southern suburban beaches vary depending on the day:
- Vouliagmeni: Weekdays up to €175, Weekends up to €235
- Glyfada: Weekdays up to €100, Weekends up to €140
- Sounio: Weekdays up to €50, Weekends up to €80
These prices refer to organized beaches that, beyond the lounger, include umbrellas or facility usage in various cases. However, many consider the cost disproportionate to the services provided.
Costs in Monaco, Cannes and Amalfi
The comparison with destinations in Southern France and Italy shows the excessive amount beachgoers are called to pay at Attica beaches:
- Monaco: €50–€150
- Cannes: €45–€125
- Saint-Tropez: €40–€140
- Monte Carlo: €140–€180
- Amalfi: €20–€100
The “golden” Greek salad at 29 euros
The high prices in tourist services extend to dining, with the characteristic example of Greek salad reaching €29 on several islands.
According to complaints, prices from €7 to €15 are now the norm, while cases of overpricing in tourist tavernas without corresponding quality are common.
The president of the Union of Working Consumers of Greece, Apostolos Raftopoulos, stated characteristically: “Free market doesn’t mean uncontrolled market,” calling for stricter controls and more conscious consumer choices.
As market experts point out, the phenomenon of “tourist overpricing” creates exclusion for the country’s own residents and damages the sustainability of domestic tourism.
