The Municipality of Ayia Napa is set to increase the cost of beach services for the first time in two decades, with Mayor Christos Zannettou proposing a rise to €3.50 per sunbed and €3.00 per umbrella.
Speaking on ANT1, Zannettou—who also chairs the Beaches Committee—defended the adjustment, noting that rates have remained stagnant for 20 years despite rising operational and maintenance costs. The Mayor said that these figures represent the maximum ceiling a local authority is permitted to charge under national regulations, though the final decision remains subject to a formal vote by the Ayia Napa Municipal Council.
Under current legislation, individual municipalities across the Republic maintain the autonomy to set their own pricing within the government-mandated upper limits.
Zannettou argued that while some regions may opt for lower rates, such as €2.50, his recommendation for the higher tier is justified by the significant reinvestment into coastal infrastructure. According to the Mayor, the municipality has funnelled more than €2 million back into beach improvements over the last three years, ensuring that the resort remains a competitive destination for international tourism.
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