For lovers of tradition, it is difficult not to break the rules or incur fines on this Ferragosto: no access to beaches during the night, no consumption of alcohol outdoors , no bivouacs and even more so bonfires and free camping on the beaches . In some cases, you will not even be able to take a midnight swim or watch fireworks.
These are the ordinances signed by some mayors of Italian coastal towns to safeguard the environment, avoid accidents, damage, carpets of waste, especially bottles and cigarette butts, protect the natural beauty, stormed on August 15 by hordes of vacationers.
In Sardinia , in Santa Teresa di Gallura or Sant'Antioco for example, among the many bans there is also that of using stones or rocks taken from the beach to anchor umbrellas. Too many, according to the mayors, injuries to the feet of bathers who stumble on stones left on the beach and which constitute an obstacle to the cleaning of the beaches. Fines range from 25 to 500 euros .
In Olbia , camping, lighting fires and bivouacs are prohibited , in addition to restrictions on music : venues can play live music or replay it until 5am.
In Carloforte on the island of San Pietro , fines from 100 to 1000 euros for those who enjoy celebrating with firecrackers, mortars and various types of fireworks .
In Porto Torres, smoking is banned on the city beaches.
(Online Union)
