Authorities issue beach guide: do not attach towels to umbrellas

Beachgoers must be respectful towards others and therefore, better judgement must be applied, the Malta Tourism Authority and the Lands Authority declared in a joint statement.

What’s the better judgement, readers might ask? Well, essentially it is making sure that bathers and beachgoers are “respectful towards others” so that everyone can enjoy the beaches across the Maltese islands.

Being respectful also means not being a nuisance: the authorities will erect several notices regarding the prohibition of paddleboats and recreational boats, fishing and spear fishing inside swimming zones, the presence of dogs and other animals, littering, loud music “and other forms of nuisance”.

The statement was issued following complaints that gazebos replaced the illegally-placed deckchairs and umbrellas at the picturesque bay of Armier.

Issuing a beach guide, the authorities said that gazebos, sunshades, tents or similar structures higher than 1 metre must be placed at the back of the beach so as to minimise obstruction for other beach-goers.

“Moreover, it is not permitted for towels or any kind of material to be attached to beach umbrellas,” the guide reads.

The two authorities will be placing information boards at Armier, Little Armier and other locations advising the public regarding certain aspects of the Code of Conduct applicable on beaches.