It is too much.
Italian regions implement rules against mass tourism.
Resorts want to handle the onslaught, with different strategies.
Munich – Vacation in Bella Italia is at the top of the list of summer vacation spots for many Germans.
Millions of tourists from Italy itself, Europe and the rest of the world will visit the country in summer.
The Italians should be happy about that.
After all, tourism in Italy is an important economic factor.
But those responsible for very popular and frequented regions are worried.
How are they supposed to cope with the onslaught of thousands of holidaymakers?
Rules against mass tourism in Italy: The car is only allowed on the island for longer stays
Fewer cars and mopeds, entrance fees and requirements to keep hygiene in the cities in balance are among the measures that regions are planning.
On the islands of Lampedusa and Linosa, for example, private vehicles that are registered outside the region should no longer be allowed to drive.
The same goes for the island of Procida.
Mayor Dino Ambrosino said: "This is the only initiative that works.
Procida is four square
kilometers in size and has 10,000 inhabitants.” The place is the most densely populated island in Europe, mobility is a problem, reports the television station
tg24.sky.it.
“We have up to 600,000 visitors who come.
Even if it's just for a walk."
The island of Gilio is a little less strict.
Sergio Ortelli, mayor of the island, is trying a different approach. "With 1,400 residents, we have up to 10,000 daily visitors in the summer." That's about 300,000 a year.
Now it has been decided that in August only vacationers who stay longer than four days are allowed to bring their cars.
They also charge an entrance fee of three euros during the summer season and two euros during the winter season.
The ongoing drought is causing the country even more trouble than tourism.
The river Po is like a trickle.
Experts speak of a particularly delicate situation.
Fighting mass tourism in Italy: ten euros entry for the lagoon city
Mass tourism has been a problem in the lagoon city of Venice for decades.
In 2019, around 25 million visitors - mostly day tourists who spend an average of between five and 20 euros - visited the picturesque city.
The Venetians groan under the burden.
So far, however, little has been done to relieve the burden.
In order to get the massive number of day trippers under control, an entrance fee has been under discussion for some time.
Currently, the so-called Biglietti should be available from summer 2023.
Since the dates have been repeatedly postponed in recent years, this start date is not set in stone either.
Hotel guests of the lagoon city do not have to pay the entrance fee.
There is not a spot of beach in sight because of all the towels - Italy declares war on mass tourism
In Sardinia, those responsible have been implementing a strategy for some time.
1,500 people are allowed to visit the white sandy beach of La Pelosa in the northwest of the island.
They also have to pay admission.
3.50 euros for adults, children up to twelve years have free admission.
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Romantic is different, relaxation too: mass tourism on the beach is a burden for locals and vacationers.
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Mass tourism Italy 2023 under control - with app reservation system
The municipal authorities of Baunei in Sardinia have set a maximum limit for beach access for 2023.
"We have 40 kilometers of coastline, almost all of which is in the mountains and overlooks the sea," Mayor Stefano Monni said, as
reported by
tg24.sky.ti.
Attempts are being made to limit access.
"We have an app reservation system with which you can reserve one of the 250 daily accesses to the beach".
The cost is six euros.
Online tickets, entrance fees or a reservation app: Anyone planning their summer vacation in Italy this year is well advised to find out which regulations apply at the destination before booking and traveling.
Rules against mass tourism in Italy - measures at a glance
Beach app registration system: Baunei Region, Sardinia
Limited number of visitors on the beach: “La Pelosa” beach, Sardinia
No private vehicles and no cars from outside: Lampedusa, Linosa, Procida
Private vehicle only for stays of four days or more: Gilio
Day ticket as an entrance ticket for the city: planned in Venice from summer 2023
List of rubrics: © Siering/Imago
