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Italy's Cinque Terre Enforces Fines to Combat Overtourism

4/16/2025

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Cinque Terre, Italy, is taking bold steps to combat overtourism and enhance safety for hikers. Tourists could face hefty fines of up to €2,500 for wearing unsuitable footwear. A new one-way system on the Monterosso-Vernazza trail will ease congestion during busy hours, while the iconic Via dell'Amore now requires timed-entry tickets, capping visitors at 400 per hour.

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Cinque Terre, Italy, is taking bold steps to combat overtourism and enhance safety for hikers. Tourists could face hefty fines of up to €2,500 for wearing unsuitable footwear. A new one-way system on the Monterosso-Vernazza trail will ease congestion during busy hours, while the iconic Via dell'Amore now requires timed-entry tickets, capping visitors at 400 per hour.