Tourists are being warned that charges are coming in for Brits who want to sunbathe on some of Europe's most beautiful beaches.
In Sardina, charges have been brought in to try and limit visitors after a vast number of tourists have created problems for the Italian island. Over the years, the local government have put in measures to protect their most famous beaches including the famous pink sands of The Spiaggia Rosa. From the mid-1990's its been closed off from tourists and can only be seen from boats.
Now, rules are coming into place to protect more of their sandy coastline due to disrespectful behaviour from holidaymakers and overcrowding.
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This summer, tourists will be charged a fee if they wish to sunbathe on some of the popular European beaches. Sardinia in Italy has launched the scheme to try and limit visitors.
People will now be charged €3 per person per day and it will be payable for anyone who wants to visit the beaches of Cala Coticcio and Cala Brigantina in the archipelago of La Maddalena. Tourists must also book a slot on the beach with a local guide in advance before laying out their towels or going for a swim- you can do so here. Authorities say an app will be launched soon.
The new rules also state that just 60 people will be allowed on the beaches at a time. Those who are caught without a guide could be prosecuted.
Other beaches on the island have also brought in measures to minimise the impact of tourists. Only 1,600 people can visit Cala Sisine while Santa Maria Navarrese only permits 1,300.
Fewer still can visit Cala Mariolu, with only 550 people allowed in per day and each having to pay a €1 fee.
On Pelosa beach, a maximum of 1,500 people are allowed to access the beach daily until September 30 and will be charged €3.50. Tourists must also be warned that beach towels are also banned and holidaymakers should bring mats instead which trap less sand.
This comes after Spain and the Balearic Islands were cracking down on bad behaviour seen by British tourists and Venice is expected to bring in a booking system and fee to visit the city from 2023.
Meanwhile, the Amalfi coast is enforcing a limit on the number of cars that can drive along its stunning coastal road.
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