Balkan Beach Madness: Fishing Rods as Weapons to Reserve Your Spot!
Have you ever seen something that makes you laugh and rage at the same time? Welcome to the beaches of the Balkans, where the battle for a sunny spot starts early in the morning, and the weapon isn’t a gun or a sword – it’s fishing rods!
Early Morning Beach War in Makarska
A Serbian woman shared a photo on Reddit showing the beach in Makarska at 7 AM. At first glance, a peaceful beach? Far from it! The beach is covered with fishing rods, stones, and other items used as “reservations” for spots. Yes, you read that right – people literally leave their fishing rods and stones to claim a place on the beach before the sun is fully up.
Comments exploded! Most condemned this practice. One user wrote, “Go to the flea market, collect fishing rods and sunbeds!” Another suggested throwing all these items into a pile so people can look for their books the next day, referring to student days when seats in reading rooms were “reserved” by leaving books.
Reservation or Rudeness?
This isn’t just a Makarska problem. Users shared experiences from beaches in Montenegro, Cyprus, and Greece, where fishing rods appear at dawn. Some say it’s normal; others call it rude and disrespectful to public spaces.
Croatians have announced that municipal workers are already taking steps – they patrol beaches in the morning, photograph left items, and collect them, with a fee for returning items similar to a parking fine. But enforcement is irregular, and chaos still reigns.
Why Is This a Problem?
The beach is a public space, and such “reservations” are like occupying a park bench by leaving stuff overnight. It’s not only impolite but unfair to those who come later and find no space.
This practice reflects the Balkan mentality of “what’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is also mine” and shows how hard it is to change habits and respect community rules.
What Do Tourists Say?
Many tourists are confused and frustrated. Some say they’ve never seen this in Greece; others say it depends on where you go.
Conclusion: Fishing Rods as a Symbol of Balkan Battle for a Sunny Spot
This situation perfectly illustrates Balkan everyday life – creativity in problem-solving, but also rudeness and disrespect. While municipal workers try to restore order, fishing rods still rule the beaches.
If you’ve ever been to a beach and seen this scene, you know what we mean. If not, just imagine – fishing rods and stones as your ticket to sun and sea.
So honestly, are you for or against this kind of “reservation”? Or maybe you have your own tricks to grab the best spot on the beach? Share your stories; maybe together we can figure out how to deal with this Balkan summer drama!
Remember, fishing rods aren’t just for fishing – they’re weapons in the war for a beach spot!
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