Sardinia's popular beaches are introducing new rules for summer. Most visitors cannot bring umbrellas. Only families with young children and seniors can bring one large umbrella. An entry fee of €10 applies to access these beaches. Authorities cite safety and evacuation challenges from overcrowding and dense umbrella placement as reasons for the ban.

Sardinia continues to cap the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches in summer.

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