The summer season hasn't even begun, but wild camping is already rampant at Poetto di Quartu.
Last weekend, thanks to the good weather that drew crowds to the seafront, parking chaos ensued: many had no problem leaving their cars in unauthorized places, near construction sites, at intersections, on traffic islands, and especially inside the roundabout in front of the Bussola, where workers had been mowing the grass and tidying up the greenery in recent days.
There were as many as five vehicles "parked" for several hours, in defiance of the rules and respect for street furniture.
And it's just the beginning. The upcoming season will see a drastic reduction in parking spaces, including the dirt road in front of La Marinella, which held hundreds of cars. This road will be off-limits for redevelopment and will be converted into a green space. The other dirt roads in front of Lido Mediterraneo were already gone last year with the redevelopment of the pine forest. The local police assures that "starting next weekend, we will step up patrols in the area to prevent this type of behavior."
Meanwhile, starting June 1st, paid parking will come into force in Poetto Quartese. The rates are always the same: three euros for a half day, five euros for a full day, with the option of paying one euro per hour if you wish to stay for a shorter period. In total, there are 419 paid parking lots distributed between Poetto and the coast, and these are seasonal, from June to September. But whether the blue lines are in effect or not makes little difference: illegal parking reigns supreme, and not just to avoid the hated ticket.
