The authorities of the famous Italian island of Capri in the Mediterranean Sea have decided to introduce new rules to limit excessive tourism.
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Now, organized tour groups cannot exceed 40 people, and guides must adhere to a number of new rules, writes "European Pravda" with reference to Il Sole 24 Ore.
For groups of more than 20 people, restrictions have been introduced: tour guides must now communicate with travelers using wireless headphones; the use of loudspeakers is no longer permitted. They must also ensure that their group does not stray too far. For identification, they must wear special badges; umbrellas and other "inconspicuous items" are prohibited.
Lorenzo Coppola, president of the Federalberghi Capri tourism organization, called these rules "indispensable tools." He said they would give pedestrians more freedom in the city. Luciano Bersani, chairman of the local trade association, called it "the first important step" and expressed hope that others would follow.
This is not the first time Capri has taken active measures against mass tourism and its consequences: for decades, tourists, among other things, have been prohibited from walking on the narrow streets of cities in wooden shoes or playing music too loudly. Last year, Mayor Paolo Falco issued a decree aimed at protecting tourists from annoying vendors.
Located in the Bay of Naples, the island is famous for its villas and rocky coastline dotted with coves. In particular, the main town boasts numerous luxury hotels. Capri is home to about 13,000 people, and tens of thousands of tourists visit daily in the summer.
Recall that in 2024, new rules came into force in Venice, prohibiting the use of loudspeakers and limiting the size of tourist groups to 25 people. In the same year, Venice introduced a paid entry into the city during peak tourist times for those not staying overnight.
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