A haven of natural beauty not given the care it deserves. At the end of a winding road lies a charming kiosk and a flight of stairs that lead down to a picturesque pocket beach. However, the beach is often teeming with visitors, making it difficult to find a quiet spot to relax. We opted to explore the previous beach instead.
To get there, we had to walk through a narrow passage flanked by houses and bunker villas. The second beach was equally stunning, but it was abuzz with activity. The crowd was a mix of boisterous hipsters with their dogs, playing beach tennis and blasting music through loudspeakers. To the right was a nudist beach, which is fine as long as it is done with respect and without leaving behind any litter, waste, or urine.
It was disheartening to see the beach littered with cement walls, fences, and trash, as well as barbed wire and CCTV cameras guarding millionaire properties. Despite the breathtaking natural surroundings, the area is not given the respect it deserves, with more kiosks popping up and visitors showing little regard for the environment. Criminals are even allowed to build new cement walls and fences.
The situation is tragic, and it may not improve anytime soon. Nonetheless, the beach and sea remain stunning and worth a visit.