MUNICIPALITY OF RIO, GREECE, HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FORM FOR THE BEACH AT THE LOCAL DISTRICT OF “AKTAION”, IN ORDER TO BE AWARDED THE BLUE FLAG FOR THE SEASON 2005-2006.

THE PROPOSED BEACH OF AKTAION IS SANDY, HAS A LENGTH OF ABOUT 850 METERS AND A WIDTH THAT VARIES BETWEEN 20-40 METERS.

IN THE WHOLE AREA OF THE PROPOSED BEACH THERE HAVE BEEN ORGANIZED WITH GREAT SUCCESS, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF RIO, MANY ACTIVITIES WITH EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES SUCH AS : ACTIVITIES IN THE SEA, CHILDREN PARTIES, CLEANING OF THE COASTAL ZONE ETC.

FINALLY, IN THE WHOLE AREA ALONG THE COASTAL ZONE OF “AKTAION’’, THERE ARE MANY ROOMS TO LET, FISH TAVERNS AND RESTAURANTS AND THE ACCESS TO THE BEACH CAN BE EASILY MAINTAINED BY USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (BUSES) OR PRIVATE VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES. Link to website for the beach/municipality: www.rion.gr