Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for people aged 10 to 65

Local authorities at Punta Molentis beach in Villasimìus bring in unpopular measure to protect environmentUmbrellas have been banned on a beach in Sardinia for anyone between the ages of 10 and 65 in the latest flashpoint in Italy’s long-running beach disputes.The measure was among several imposed by local authorities at Punta Molentis beach in Villasimìus, on Sardinia’s south-east coast, as part of an initiative to protect its pristine environment. Continue reading...

Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for people aged 10 to 65

Local authorities at Punta Molentis beach in Villasimìus bring in unpopular measure to protect environment

Umbrellas have been banned on a beach in Sardinia for anyone between the ages of 10 and 65 in the latest flashpoint in Italy’s long-running beach disputes.

The measure was among several imposed by local authorities at Punta Molentis beach in Villasimìus, on Sardinia’s south-east coast, as part of an initiative to protect its pristine environment.

Continue reading...