Re-banning access to the beach”Shipwreck” her Zakynthos recommended by the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (UASP), in the context of his reassessment of seismic activity and landslides.

According to an autopsy conducted on March 8, 2023 by the OASP Science Team led by President Prof. Efthymios Lekkas, it was found extensive landslide danger due to erosion on the slopes around the perimeter.

Based on the results of the autopsy, a meeting was held between the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the Ministry of Island Policy, the Ministry of Tourism, the Hellenic Police, the Coast Guard, the Ionian Islands Region, coordinated by the Government Presidency, to implement the ban on access to the shipwreck for the tourist season this year.

It was also decided to review the situation. Twice a year after new autopsies in place.

“The safety of residents and visitors is paramount, and the decision was made in the light of new scientific data from the OASP and President Prof. E. Lekkas, given the area’s high visitor numbers during the tourist season,” said the Minister of Tourism. Vasilis Kikilias.

As a reminder, on September 9, 2022, the Coordinating Body for Civil Protection of the Zakynthos Regional Unit decided to deny access for security reasons.

Source: RES-IPE