The Central Port Authority of Volos has imposed a ban on swimming along a significant stretch of coastline in the Volos area, citing public health concerns. The ban, which affects beaches from Agria in the east to Agios Georgios Kynigas in the west, was prompted by the recent appearance of large quantities of dead fish washing up from Lake Karla into the waters of Pagasitikos Gulf.
This measure will remain in place until the Water Directorate of the Decentralized Administration of Thessaly confirms the safety of the water through laboratory tests.
The affected area includes numerous popular urban and peri-urban beaches, such as Anavros, Plakes, Nautikos Omilos, Akti Xenia, Alykes, Agios Stefanos, Amaryllis, Kritharia, Marathos, and Amfanes, many of which have previously been awarded Blue Flags for their water quality.
The ban was enacted in response to the unusual and concerning phenomenon of dead fish appearing along the coastline. Authorities are awaiting detailed water quality reports before allowing the public to resume swimming.
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