The countdown to a return to normality has begun, as after the opening of focus, from Saturday, May 8, the gates will open and the organized beaches for those bathers.
The pace of vaccinations, but also the high temperatures that have «settled» early this year in the country, allow for the opening of more and more activities, in view of the opening of the tourism from May 15. Initial data from the restaurant sector is encouraging, with business owners hoping that the same will be true for organized beaches. In fact, the day after the government's announcement, business owners began preparations so that they would be ready for this coming Saturday.
The beaches are expected to open based on last year's protocols, i.e., with social distancing, a limited number of bathers, and compliance with all health measures. Relevant announcements on how organized beaches will operate are likely to be made today by the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management., Niko Hardalia.
