Overwhelmed by visitors who steal sand and leave trash, some of the country’s most beautiful strips of sand are imposing limits, with beachgoers required to book slots and pay entry fees.
As temperatures rise and summer beckons, it’s fast approaching that time of year when tourists from all around the world descend on Italy’s coastline. But the huge popularity of Italy’s two largest islands Sicily and Sardinia, known for their pristine beaches and fluorescent blue waters, has come at a cost to the local environment, with trash and sand theft among the biggest problems.
Named after the grassy, hairy plants that jut out of its soft sand dunes, La Pelosa is among the most beautiful – and crowded – beaches in Italy. In high season, its sands are often a maze of towels and sunbathers, while a swim in its beautiful waters usually involves zig-zagging between countless inflatable water mats. “We’ve capped tourists on La Pelosa to 1,500 per day for a ticket fee of 3.
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