Towel Movement
Public regains access to Muğla beaches following lease cancellation
After public outcry and protests against the commercialization of coastal areas, the Muğla Tourism Environment Foundation (MUÇEV) decided to cancel the leasing of Akbük Beach in the Menteşe district of the Aegean province of Muğla.
Activists launch ‘Towel protest’ to reclaim public beaches
Inspired by the "Towel Movement" in Greece, which aims to protest paid services on public beaches, activists in the Turkish Aegean holiday spot of Çeşme have thrown their towels on the shores of private beaches to demand full access.
Greeks protest for space on the beach as pricey sunbeds multiply
On Greece's popular island of Paros, a protest by residents demanding space and free access to its sandy beaches has led to a growing nationwide movement against the expansion of pricey sunbeds rented out by private companies.