Italy Cracks Down on Overnight Beach-Spot Reservations Across Multiple Regions

Italy's Coastguard seized 40 umbrellas, chairs, and tables at a free-access beach in Torre del Greco, near Naples, on July 27, 2026, after complaints that equipment was left unattended for days. Similar sweeps hit Puglia, Liguria, and Sardinia in July 2026 under "Mare e Laghi Sicuri," a national safety operation. Fines reach €500. Italy's coastline is legally public, and municipalities are pressing to keep it that way.