Bikini or Shirtless? New Fines at One of Europe’s Dream Destinations
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The Italian town of Varenna, on the shores of Lake Como, will fine up to 200 euros for those who walk in a swimsuit or naked torso outside the bathing areas
"The quality of life of our residents cannot be sacrificed for the sake of mass tourism," said Mauro Manzoni, mayor of Varenna, one hour north of Milan.
With fines of up to 400 euros, Varenna takes action on Lake Como against the effects of mass tourism – and thus follows a trend throughout Italy.
Bikini or shirtless? New fines at one of Europe’s dream destinations
Varenna, a small village on Italy’s Lake Como, says visitors can still wear swimwear on beaches and near boats, but not in its streets, shops or restaurants, as locals push back against overtourism and disruptive behavior
Varenna imposes fines of up to 200 euros for anyone who walks without a shirt or only in bathing suits. Measure is part of a package to contain effects of excessive tourism in the village with only 650 permanent inhabitants
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