Sunbed Prices in Cyprus. Limits, Complaints, and Beach Rules

Sunbed prices in Cyprus on public beaches subject to regulated fees may amount to a maximum in the 2026 season 3.50 euros for a sunbed and 3 euros for an umbrellaWhere local authorities have decided to apply maximum rates, a set of two sun loungers and an umbrella costs up to 10 euros.

At the same time, the Cyprus Consumers Association has been receiving complaints about significantly higher fees. Reports this year include cases of private operators demanding 50–60 euro, and forcing customers to rent entire sets instead of a single deck chair.

Sunbed prices in Cyprus: not everywhere you pay the same

The new maximum rates have been approved by the Central Beach Commission for the 2026 season. However, local authorities are not obligated to apply the maximum price.

For example, Larnaca decided to keep the current rates – 2.50 euros for a sunbed and 2.50 euros for an umbrellaIn other regions, including some beaches in Ayia Napa and Paphos, new, higher limits were applied.

Organized beaches should also have a clear price list available. The Consumers' Association reported complaints about the lack of price lists, manual changes to receipts, and refusals to rent individual pieces of equipment.

Complaints about 50-60 euros for a spot on the beach

The most controversial are the significantly higher fees charged by some private entities operating on beaches.

AlphaNews reported in June, citing the Cyprus Consumers Association and the Beaches Commission, about cases of downloading 50–60 euros for sunbeds by entities with permission to set up equipment on the beach. The Commission indicated that in the event of violations, administrative penalties and even withdrawal of permission to use the area are possible.

This does not mean, however, that any hotel offer for 50 or 60 euros is automatically illegalA package that includes, for example, a hotel area, swimming pool, catering, cabana, or additional services may be subject to different rules than the regulated rental of a regular sunbed on a public beach. Cypriot media are currently highlighting the need to distinguish between these two situations.

The current materials from 2026 confirm the fees 50–60 euro€70 figures have appeared in older publications, so we wouldn't consider them to be a confirmed rate for this year.

A towel doesn't always mean a "reservation"

The problem of sunbeds being occupied by towels does indeed occur, especially on the popular beaches of Protaras.

The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has introduced a rule stating that leaving a towel or other items on a sunbed does not entitle you to reserve it in advance. Visitors to the beach should immediately book their rental and receive confirmation. Items left solely to "reserve" a spot for later may be removed by municipal staff.

However, we found no grounds to conclude that the same principle applies automatically. on all beaches of CyprusThis depends on how a particular beach is managed and the local authorities.

Water for 60 cents – but you have to know the rules

The water price limit is also real and valid in 2026KDP Regulation 02/2026 remains in force until December 31, 2026 and provides for a maximum price on the indicated beaches 0.60 euros for a 500 ml bottle of water and 0.50 euros for 330 ml.

However, there is a very important detail: the seller must provide at least one brand a given product at a regulated price and in appropriate quantities. This obligation applies to customers who do not use table service. Therefore, it does not mean that every brand of water in a restaurant or every bottle served at the table must cost 60 cents.

The regulations apply to specific points of sale where competition is limited – including selected beaches, airports, ports, museums, sports facilities and hospitals.

There is already a fine for overpriced water on the beach

This is not a dead recipe.

Consumer Protection Service inspected in June 2026 Makronissos Snack Bar in Ayia NapaA 500ml bottle of water was being sold there for €1.50, despite the current limit of €0.60, and the required price list was not displayed.

In its decision of July 20, the office imposed on the company 5,000 euro administrative fine.

Therefore, if someone at a regulated beach charges a higher price than the applicable limit for a regular deck chair, umbrella, or water subject to the regulation, it's worth asking for a receipt and checking the official price list. Complaints about beach facilities can be directed to the relevant municipality or the Beach Commission.

Source: AlphaNews / SigmaLive / Central Beach Commission / Consumer Protection Service