Widespread Violations Found at 97 Bulgaria's Beaches

A total of 80 violations have been found during the inspection of 97 beaches along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast last month, Regional Development Minister Desislava Terzieva said.

The most common violations concern the provision of lifeguarding services, as well as medical care irregularities, 24 Chasa informs.

A number of beaches lack enough lifeguards, among those are Ravda-South, Sarafovo, Pomorie-South, Nesebar-South, Gradina central and others. Unauthorized objects were found along the beaches of Sunny Beach-North, Pomorie-South, Sozopol-Harmani, Gradina camping.

Revenues from concessions and rentals of beaches come up to about BGN 7M this year, said Minister Terzieva.

Some 13 beaches which lack investor interest, but are among the most visited by the tourists, will be guarded by the state this season, Terzieva added.