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The rules of social distance will continue to apply, and a maximum of 40 people will be allowed for every 1,000 square meters of beach. Umbrellas should be placed four meters away and deck chairs should be sprayed with disinfectant after use. Serving drinks or food to bathing guests is also not permitted.
– This will be an important test that we must pass. We must demonstrate that with rules and a serious approach, we can once again enjoy our beautiful country in complete safety., says government spokesman Stelios Petsas.
Greece is struggling to save holiday bookings from abroad and hopes that the tourist season can start from July 1. So far, the country has managed to keep the pandemic under relatively good control, with only 152 deaths and 2,744 confirmed cases of infection.
Restaurants and cafes are slated to restart operations on June 1, while hotels will open in late June.
Tourism accounts for up to 12 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for Greece, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated that the country can expect a 10 percent drop in GDP this year, before rising again in 5.5 percent next year. .
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