This summer, Europe is taking strict measures against… unruly holidaymakers. From the use of flip flops while smoking on the beaches, a new wave of fines for those who do not comply with local regulations “sweeps” many resorts, especially in the European South.
For example:
– In the popular seaside town of Albufeira in Portugal, wearing off -beach swimsuit and to be half -naked, it can cost you up to 1,500 euros. The same measure is true in Croatia, Sorrento and Venice, Italy as well as in Cannes.
– In the Spanish Islands Balearic – including Mallorca and Ibiza – and in Canary Islands, fines for alcohol consumption in public places They can reach 3,000 euros.
– In Spain, Greece, Italy, France and Portugal is prohibited Driving with flip flops, sandals or barefootfor security reasons. The fine for the infringement reaches up to 300 euros.
– In Malaga, Spain, a new campaign entitled “Improve Your Accommodation” has begun on buses, billboards and social media, informing foreign visitors: Mandatory Cosmos dress, avoiding pollution and excessive noise as well as reasonable use of electric skates. Fines of up to 750 euros will be imposed on those who do not comply.
– in Greece, whoever gets as a souvenir one shell or pebble from a beachis at risk of up to 1,000 euros.
At first glance, as BBC writes, these measures may seem like “biting the hand -feeding” communities in the tourist areas.
But authorities say that the rules aim to protect residents – and vacationers.
Source :Skai
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