The fashion-conscious Italians also pay attention to the dress code in the holiday resorts. The northern Italian resort of Chioggia near Venice is defending itself against tourists who walk through the city center in beachwear. You now risk a fine of 75 euros.
The topless ban also applies to men. “We cannot allow people to walk half-naked in the city center, the police will be unyielding,” Mayor Mauro Armelao warned, according to the media.
50 meters from the beach with only a t-shirt
If you are more than 50 meters from the beach, you must dress. Riding in a bathing suit on public transport should be penalized in the future. “No one is a prude in Chioggia, but we demand respect for a city dedicated to tourism. It is not possible for me to see men in bathing suits or women in bikinis in supermarkets every day,” protested the mayor. He was responding to protests against “naked tourists” in the community.
Topless ban also in Portofino
The town of Portofino in Liguria also prohibits walking in the town in swimwear. This also applies to men who stroll “topless” through the village. “Portofino is a jewel and you have to behave like it,” said Mayor Matteo Vaicava. The mayor has signed an ordinance establishing a kind of “red zone” between the city center and the beaches. Tourist groups are not allowed to stop here.
Source: Krone
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