Kalamitsa
General descriptionKalamitsa (4 Km to the west)
By city bus line no, 4 & 8
The beach is properly 'connected' to nearby parking spaces/areas.
The beach is proeperly 'connected' to nearby bus stops.
The beach is properly 'connected' to nearby accessible restrooms/changing areas.
The beach has been awarded a blue flag.
The beach is claimed to be accessible to persons with disability (e.g., there is an appropriate sign/claim at the entrance).
The lifeguards have received special training for serving/saving persons with disability.
Inside the beach area, there are appropriate corridors/paths so that a wheelchair user or a person with mobility problems can move around freely and access all facilities, including any showers, locker rooms and the water entrance.
At the sheltered spaces, there is always provision for wheelchair users too (e.g., free of obstacles, at least 1.4 m wide, with enough space for standing next to the conventional seating, measuring at least 0.8 m x 1.3 m).
The umbrellas, seats, tables and sunbeds available are user-friendly to person with motor limitations.
The are umbrellas, seats, tables and subeds reserved especially for users with disability (free space for wheelchair 0.8 X 1.3 m, etc.).
Note: The spaces reserved for users with disability are not properly marked (e.g., with the International Symbol for Access).
There is equipment specially designed for swimmers with disability made available on site (e.g., ampibious wheelchairs, etc.):
There is an automated system/mechanism installed that is designed for autonomous entrance to the water by mobility impaired visitors.
Dusters, water fountains, shower handles, etc. are at appropriate heights for wheelchair users (within a zone 90-120 cm high, and never beyond 40-135 cm).
Caution: There are some dangerous parts (e.g., high risk of falling over accidently) without appropriate handrails/fences.
Note: There are no pathways that are easily identifiable by white cane users and visitors with restricted vision, and the information signs have no Braille or other means appropriate for blind users.
Accessibility information about the main Entry/Exit:
It is claimed to be an accessible entry/exit point.
Note: There are not appropriate signs directing the visitors to it.
It is properly connected to nearby outdoor accessible restroom(s).
The walking surface is slip-resistant, stable and firm enough, including for wheelchair users.
Caution: The walking surface has non-tolerable distortions (longer than 0,5 cm, higher than 2 cm).
The entrance is sheltered.
Upon arriving, the public may be informed about the building's contents and accessibility.
The entrance is suitable for wheelchair users.
The door is suitable for persons with restricted mobility and wheelchair users.
Caution: It is a closing non sliding door, and there is no clear level space that can accommodate a wheelchair maneuver (1,5 m diameter or more), before or after the door.
Caution: It is a controlled door, and it's controls (panels for typing the entry code, operating the door or ring bell) are not at appropriate heights for wheelchair users.
Note: The control buttons are not accessible to blind users.
Caution: There are manual swinging doors that cannot be opened with a closed fist.
Caution: There is a vestibule present, the dimensions of which do not allow for wheelchair maneuver in between the two consecutive doors.
Caution: The doors are from glass/transparent materials and there is no proper warning in place.
Caution: There are special-purpose obstacles used for prohibiting/controlling the visitors' entrance, which restrict the required openings and block the movement of wheelchair users.
Caution: The special-purpose obstacles in place do not have enough colour contrast and may not be easily identified.
Caution: There dangerous areas/parts without appropriate safety fences/railings.
Space(s)
The parking is allowed at all times.
The parking is free.
The automatic ticket dispensers are not very close and may be inaccessible to wheelchair users.
Note: The facilities for serving the users (e.g., reception/ticket kiosks, restrooms, etc.) cannot be reached and accessed by a wheelchair drivers/passengers.
The spaces reserved for vehicles of persons with disabilities are properly marked on the floor with the International Symbol for Access.
At the sheltered spaces, there is always provision for wheelchair users too (e.g., free of obstacles, at least 1.4 m wide, with enough space for standing next to the conventional seating, measuring at least 0.8 m x 1.3 m).
There is parking space for accessible vans with back or side loading (min 4.50 x 6.60m).
Note: The existing bins, water fountains, etc. are placed at inappropriate heights for wheelchair users.
The parking spaces where the driver's exst is at the side of the vehicles zone have close by ramps/dropped kerbs to access the sidewalk.
Note: The sidewalks do not have tactile guides for blind.
There is in general a free/safe moving route available, at least 90 cm wide.
There is not a TSGI network or any equivalent means.
Accessibility information about bus stop:
The bus stop can be accessed with a wheelchair (pathway free of obstacles, such as steps, narrow passages under 90cm, etc.).
The stop is not properly connected to the TGSI network for the blind.
The bus stop is sheltered (e.g., for rain, sun, wind).
The shelter is at least 1.4 m wide.
There are transparent panels used for wind protection, but they do have coloured bands at least 15 cm wide at a height of 1.4 - 1.6 m from the ground.
Seats for waiting passengers do exist.
The seats are user-friendly (up-right, separate arms, colour contrasted).
By the standard seats there is also free space (at least 85 cm wide) that can be used by wheelchair users.
The space reserved for wheelchair users is not properly marked (e.g., with the International Symbol for Access).
The dimensions of the boarding area at the front of the stop are at least 1.50x1.50m.
The bus can approach the sidewalk in order for it to be almost adjacent to the kerb.
There is no info provided in audio form.
There is no info provided in tactile form (e.g., Braille).
Accessibility information for a restaurant on site:
All areas (including welcome/waiting areas, self-service areas, table/buffet areas, customer service/order counters, stages, dancing/karaoke floors, etc.) are always at the reach of wheelchair users too.
There is self-service. The countertops at appropriate height (75-80cm max) for receiving orders/serving wheelchair users and/or it is foreseen for disabled users to order and be served on table.
Note: The tables/seats are fixed to the ground and there are no reserved spaces for wheelchair users (without seat, with free space at least 90 X 130 cm).
Note: There are tables/seats that are not fixed to the ground but it is not possible to create the necessary free space to accommodate wheelchair users too (e.g. by removing seats, etc.).
Upon request, special menus can be prepared (for diabetics, allergetics, vegetarians, etc.)
There is good lighting to support those who lip read.
Assistant dogs are allowed and the staff understand that they should not interact with the dog whilst it is working.
Note: There is no informational material, such as food menus and other resources, that is made available in alternative formats (audible, large print, Braille, easy to read with photos, online, mobile app, etc.).
Delivery at home is not supported.
Assistant dogs are allowed and the staff understand that they should not interact with the dog whilst it is working.
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