In Italy, tourists can be fined up to €2.500 (approximately R$16) for inappropriate behavior in cities like Venice, Portofino, and the Cinque Terre. Local rules restrict everything from clothing to how visitors move around public areas.
In Tuscany, in the Veneto In Campania, it is forbidden to wear a swimsuit outside of the beaches. The fine can reach €500. In Venice, those who dare to swim in the canals pay €350. On the Cinque Terre trails, walking with inappropriate footwear can result in a fine of up to €2.500, according to the iL Giornale.
Italian law also provides for penalties for driving with footwear that compromises vehicle control, such as flip-flops. Although not directly mentioned in the Traffic Code, articles 141 and 169 require absolute safety while driving. The infraction can cost the driver €300.
Strict rules in Portofino
Portofino, in Liguria, has adopted strict measures against behavior considered inappropriate in tourist areas. Since July 15, begging and eating while sitting on the ground or on low walls have been prohibited. Fines can reach €500.
The municipality also imposes penalties on those who walk bare-chested, in swimwear, or barefoot in the city center and port area. The regulations, valid until September 30, aim to protect public safety, the peace of residents, and the experience of visitors.
Similar cases outside Italy
Similar measures are adopted in international tourist destinations. In Mallorca and Ibiza, drinking alcohol in public places can result in a fine of up to €3.000. In Turkey, standing up or unfastening a seatbelt during aircraft taxiing costs €62.
In the Spanish city of Malaga, an official campaign advises tourists to respect basic rules of coexistence: dress appropriately, avoid excessive noise, do not litter, and use electric scooters responsibly.
