Beach tourism is booming in Italy and should reach pre-pandemic levels in 2019. In the country’s seaside resorts, 418.5 million overnight stays and a turnover of 31.8 billion euros are expected for the summer months. To avoid a holiday meltdown in the regions, the first cities have already established new rules for tourists (see video above).
Among other things, holidaymakers should take into account that access to the beach is regulated. In recent years, Italian beaches have repeatedly been victims of devastating litter and crowds, which should be avoided this year.
Sardinia: visitor restrictions on beaches
In Sardinia, for example, there should be a visitor limit of 1500 people per day. The room must be reserved up to 72 hours in advance – for a daily fee – via an app. Smoking, collecting shells and the use of shower gel and shampoo are also prohibited there. No waste should be left behind
Driving ban for cars on the Amalfi Coast
According to the ÖAMTC, there should be driving bans and road traffic restrictions in some regions. For example, the popular Amalfi Coast region is temporarily closed to vehicles during the summer season on the 40-kilometre stretch between Vietri sul Mare and Positano through a “traffic meter” system. Remarkable regulation: On even days, cars with an even number at the end of the license plate are not allowed to drive, on odd days, cars with an odd number at the end of the license plate are not allowed to drive. In addition, the route remains closed on all weekends from mid-June to mid-September and on all days of August (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Upper bed limit in South Tyrol
In South Tyrol, too, people are arming themselves against mass tourism. Traveling to the Pragser Wildsee is only possible by public transport in summer, as is access to the popular Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites. In addition, a bed limit has been set. With a majority, the South Tyrolean People’s Party and Lega have agreed on the number of beds from 2019. This number amounts to exactly 229,088 guest beds, which can be increased by 10,000, for which existing rights already exist. Further approvals will then no longer be granted. In addition, a maximum of 150 beds per accommodation is allowed.
“We have reached the limit of our resources, we had traffic problems and the residents are struggling to find affordable housing,” said Arnold Schuler, South Tyrol’s provincial councilor and therefore responsible for tourism in the province, the situation to the CNN news channel. .
Emilia Romagna region wants to restart after floods
The Adriatic region of Emilia Romagna, which was hit by severe storms, called on tourists to visit their beaches. “The Emilia-Romagna region is ready to welcome tourists with its usual warmth and professionalism. The floods that hit our region have not spoiled the start of the beach season, also thanks to the great work of the mayors, beach operators and municipalities,” said the president of Emilia Romagna, Stefano Bonaccini, and the regional councilor for tourism, Andrea Corsini , after the inauguration of the renovated boulevard in Misano Adriatico, in the province of Rimini, which has undergone a major restoration.
Source: Krone
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