Italy says "enough" to mass tourism / Restrictions imposed on Capri

The congestion created during the summer season by mass tourism on the island of Capri has forced local authorities to impose new rules and strict restrictions.

Capri has only 13 inhabitants, but it faces up to 50 visitors a day every summer, which creates tension in the ports, roads and tourist attractions. According to the Italian news agency ANSA, starting from the next summer season, only organized groups of a maximum of 40 people will be allowed to land on the island. The decision was unanimously approved by the municipal council.

The new regulation also stipulates that tour guides for groups of more than 20 people will no longer be able to use loudspeakers during tours in the main city. Instead, radio headsets will be used, with the aim of reducing noise and disturbance to local residents and other visitors.

Also, group leaders will be identified with badges around their necks and will not be allowed to use visible signaling devices, such as tents or flags placed on sticks. They will be obliged to keep the groups united, ensure orderly movement, and avoid blocking streets and squares.

Capri, located on the Bay of Naples, is known for its whitewashed villas, rocky coastline and attractions like the Grotta Azzurra. However, during peak season, its ports, panoramic areas and historic monuments are regularly overcrowded.