Greek beaches no longer free? Tourists may have to pay.
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For decades, anyone could walk along Greece's coastline and lay down a towel without spending a single euro. But that tradition is now under threat. Travel journalist Per J Andersson warns that commercial exploitation is becoming irresistible. Private companies are increasingly taking over public beaches, charging fees for access and loungers. The question is whether Greece's famous free beaches will soon be a thing of the past.