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British Tourists Fined €450 for Swimming in Venice Canal

9/15/2025

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A British couple faced a €450 ($529) fine and a 48-hour expulsion after swimming in the Grand Canal, following reports from gondoliers.
This incident is the 1,136th sanction against tourists for misconduct in Venice this year.
Swimming is banned for safety and cleanliness reasons.
Authorities are tackling overtourism and poor behavior, implementing fines for similar offenses.
New regulations aim to promote sustainable tourism by limiting tour group sizes and banning loudspeakers.

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Story summary

A British couple faced a €450 ($529) fine and a 48-hour expulsion after swimming in the Grand Canal, following reports from gondoliers.
This incident is the 1,136th sanction against tourists for misconduct in Venice this year.
Swimming is banned for safety and cleanliness reasons.
Authorities are tackling overtourism and poor behavior, implementing fines for similar offenses.
New regulations aim to promote sustainable tourism by limiting tour group sizes and banning loudspeakers.