The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019. View on euronews ...

Inappropriate footwear could result in tourists facing a fine of up to €2,500 (£2,117), with penalties starting at €50 ...

In an effort to control numbers and ensure hikers' safety, strict new regulations and fines are being implemented in the Cinque Terre National Park ...

A popular region has been forced to impose a ban on certain types of footwear as well as a one-way system on its popular ...

Italy has joined countries like Japan, Nepal, Peru, Spain, and Portugal in introducing strict hiking regulations to curb overtourism and protect fragile environments. These new measures, rolled out in ...

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Cinque Terre trails will have one-way systems on busy days During peak season, one-way systems are often implemented on popular stretches of the Cinque Terre’s hiking routes. The Sentiero ...