Charges have been brought in for Brit tourists who wish to sunbathe on some popular European beaches. Sardinia in Italy has launched the scheme to try and limit visitors.
It comes after visitor numbers have created problems for Sardinia and its iconic coastline in recent years, reports BirminghamLive. The charge of €3 per person per day will be payable for anyone who wants to visit the beaches of Cala Coticcio and Cala Brigantina in the archipelago of La Maddalena.
Under the new rules, just 60 people will be allowed on at a time. Now, tourists must book a slot on the beach with a local guide in advance before laying out their towels or heading for a swim.
Those who are caught without a guide could be prosecuted. The area has unique pink sand during the high season, but visitors have been stealing it as a souvenir.
Other beaches on the island have also brought in measures to minimise the impact of tourists. Only 1,600 people can visit Cala Sisine while Santa Maria Navarrese only permits 1,300.
Fewer still can visit Cala Mariolu, with only 550 people allowed in per day and each having to pay a €1 fee.
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