Italy Takes Back Its Public Beaches From People Who Reserve Spots Overnight

Italy's Coastguard seized 40 umbrellas, chairs, and tables left for days at a free beach near Naples on July 27, 2026. Similar sweeps hit three other regions under a national safety operation called "Mare e Laghi Sicuri." Fines reach €500. Italy's coastline is legally public, and towns want to keep it that way.