The Mitsis Hotels Group is moving forward with substantial improvements in beach accessibility at several of its properties in Rhodes, Kos, and Crete, following the approval of funding for five investment projects by the Greek Ministry of Tourism.
The funding comes under the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) program titled “Improvement and Modification of Accessibility on Greek Beaches,” financed by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative.
Purpose of the Program
The initiative aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges through semi-permanent infrastructure upgrades on beaches. Interventions include:
Non-permanent ramps to provide access to the sea
Wheelchair-accessible rolling ramps
Modular wooden pathways (easy to remove and store seasonally)
Portable changing cabins and toilets
Special signage and necessary beach-access equipment
These enhancements will make Greek beaches more inclusive, while maintaining flexibility for seasonal conditions.
Approved Projects – Mitsis Hotels
Rhodes
Alila Resort – Kallithea
Company: Diagoras SA
Approved budget: €54,279
Faliraki Beach
Company: Faliraki SA
Approved budget: €54,515
Kos
Ramira Beach – Psalidi
Company: K. Mitsis SA Hotel & Tourism Enterprises
Approved budget: €55,839
Blue Domes – Kardamena
Company: Tholari SA
Approved budget: €55,059
Crete
Laguna Resort – Hersonissos, Heraklion
Company: Panevropa SA
Approved budget: €51,939
These projects demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive tourism, supporting equal access for all visitors and improving the overall guest experience. They also align with Greece’s broader strategy to enhance sustainability and accessibility in the tourism sector through targeted EU-funded investments.
