As the summer season approaches, the desire to spend days at the seaside under the sun intensifies. Those who choose the Abruzzo coast for their summer holidays, however, find themselves having to face an increase in prices for umbrellas and sunbeds which this year can reach up to 30 euros per day.
In recent years, enjoying the beach with all the comforts has become more and more expensive. 2024 is no exception, with an average increase of 5% compared to the previous year in the costs of beach services.
This increase makes staying on the beach a real treat. luxury for many vacationers. Let’s see all the details together.
Cost details
Analyzing the situation on the Abruzzo coast more closely, it emerges that the average cost for a day at the beach varies significantly based on the services offered by the beach establishment. You can pay for an umbrella with two sunbeds or deckchairs from 25 to 40 euroswhile a privileged position in the front row under a palm tree can be expensive up to 50 euros.
Despite the general increase in prices, the seasonal passes they seem to offer a cheaper way out for those who want to spend a lot of time on the beach during the summer. With prices that vary from 500 to 800 euros from June to September, they represent an advantageous solution compared to daily payment.
L’National Federconsumatori Observatory highlighted how there has been a particular increase in the cost of renting equipment such as pedal boats, SUPs and canoes (+10%), activities that are increasingly popular among swimmers. In contrast, the cost of season tickets saw a slight decrease (-2%), perhaps reflecting a decline in their popularity.
The need to contain expenses leads many citizens to look for cheaper alternatives to enjoy the beach. In this context, formulas emerge such as that of the happy hour or the half day offered by some beach establishments which allow you to use the services at half the price of the full price for the whole day.
It is clear that the summer season on the Abruzzo coast is full of opportunities, but also of economic challenges for holidaymakers. Between generalized price increases and strategies adopted by beach establishments to meet the economic needs of Italian families, choosing how and where to spend your days at the seaside becomes a weighted decision between desired comfort and available budget.
