Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Three-year-old confronts the frightening specter of jellyfish on the beach. getty Atop the destinations enforcing severe bans to control overtourism on their shores, Spain and Italy are fining holidaymakers hundreds of dollars for disobeying little-known rules regarding smoking, drinking alcohol and not covering your swimwear with clothes when leaving a beach. “Beach bans are often introduced to improve visitors' experience and make life easier for residents,” explains Schengen News .
“European beaches are some of the most exquisite getaway destinations, and every year millions of tourists pick these destinations to visit, enjoy and make memories.” Forbes 'Tourismphobia': Protests, Bans, Fees, And Fines At European Hotspots To Keep Visitors Away By Cecilia Rodriguez But the situation at a number of the most popular beaches have spun so far out of control that over the past year officials have introduced many bans and strict fines to protect the environment. It’s not only ‘unknown new rules’ that beachgoers should be checking.
A lesser-known threat is also bringing troubles to European shores: jellyfish, and an even more worrisome invasion of a new Japanese specie known as ‘Fake Jellyfish’, particularly in northern Spain, where it has forced the closure of a number of beaches. Forbes In Barcelona, Locals Fight Overtourism Armed With Water Guns By Cecilia Rodriguez Lets start with the bans. Schengen.
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