The long Pentecost weekend has started in the Italian Adriatic resort of Lignano under strict police supervision. About 90,000 tourists are expected, 20,000 of them from Austria – many have already arrived. Saturday evening it was still “quiet”.
Fountains in the city center have been cordoned off for fear they could be damaged. Music in the bars was only allowed to be played until 1am. There is a ban on selling alcohol on the beach or on the street, and glass bottles and cans are also prohibited outdoors. It is also forbidden to spend the night outside in sleeping bags and tents. Violations can lead to fines of up to 500 euros.
Police officers from Carinthia on the scene
The tourism official of the municipality of Lignano, Massimo Brini, took a look at the site on Friday evening to make sure there were no excesses, local media reported. Police officers from South Tyrol and Carinthia were on duty to support the Italian colleagues during the checks.
Everything booked
Lignano expects a larger influx of foreign holidaymakers during the Pentecost weekend than last year. Hotels, holiday apartments and campsites are fully booked. The small town on the northern Adriatic Sea is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Italy due to its long sandy beach.
Source: Krone
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