Famous beach now requires visitors to reserve spots weeks ahead and pay fees
Italy's most famous beaches are becoming reservation-only destinations, leaving travelers to debate whether a day at the beach should require weeks of planning.Several of the country's most popular beaches now require visitors to reserve entry before arriving, with QR codes, daily visitor caps and admission fees replacing the traditional first-come, first-served approach, according to Fodor's Travel Guide.The changes are noticeable particularly on the island of Sardinia, where officials have introduced reservation systems to manage growing crowds and help protect some of Italy's most environmentally sensitive coastlines, Forbes reported.BRAZEN PICKPOCKETS PREY ON VULNERABLE TOURISTS AS VACATION ISLAND IS SWARMED BY MILLIONSOne of the best-known examples is La Pelosa Beach, where reservations are mandatory May 15 through Oct. 15, the beach's official reservation website says.Access is limited to 1,500 visitors per day.
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Italy's most famous beaches are becoming reservation-only destinations, leaving travelers to debate whether a day at the beach should require weeks of planning.Several of the country's most popular beaches now require visitors to reserve entry before arriving, with QR codes, daily visitor caps and admission fees replacing the traditional first-come, first-served approach, according to Fodor's Travel Guide.The changes are noticeable particularly on the island of Sardinia, where officials have introduced reservation systems to manage growing crowds and help protect some of Italy's most environmentally sensitive coastlines, Forbes reported.BRAZEN PICKPOCKETS PREY ON VULNERABLE TOURISTS AS VACATION ISLAND IS SWARMED BY MILLIONSOne of the best-known examples is La Pelosa Beach, where reservations are mandatory May 15 through Oct. 15, the beach's official reservation website says.Access is limited to 1,500 visitors per day. Five hundred spots can be booked at any time during the season, while the remaining 1,000 are released two days before the selected visit date, according to the website.Visitors ages 12 and older must reserve online, pay a €3.50 (about $4) daily fee and present a QR code for entry between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.The reservation system has become so popular that advance booking availability is reportedly sold out through Sept.
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- Italy's most famous beaches are becoming reservation-only destinations, leaving travelers to debate whether a day at the beach should require weeks of planning.Several of the country's most popular beaches now require visitors to reserve entry before arriving, with QR codes, daily visitor caps and admission fees replacing the traditional first-come, first-served approach, according to Fodor's Travel Guide.The changes are noticeable particularly on the island of Sardinia, where officials have introduced reservation systems to manage growing crowds and help protect some of Italy's most environmentally sensitive coastlines, Forbes reported.BRAZEN PICKPOCKETS PREY ON VULNERABLE TOURISTS AS VACATION ISLAND IS SWARMED BY MILLIONSOne of the best-known examples is La Pelosa Beach, where reservations are mandatory May 15 through Oct. 15, the beach's official reservation website says.Access is limited to 1,500 visitors per day.
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