Gianluca Dessì
- Jun 13
Sardinia bans umbrellas for beachgoers aged 10 to 65 after wildfire evacuation risks
Authorities at Punta Molentis beach in Sardinia have banned umbrellas for visitors between the ages of 10 and 65, a rule introduced after devastating wildfires forced sea evacuations last summer and aimed at protecting the fragile ecosystem.
- Jun 11
Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for everyone aged 10 to 65, sparking ridicule and health fears
Visitors to Punta Molentis beach in Villasimius must now pay €10 and face a ban on umbrellas unless they are under 10 or over 65, a rule the mayor says is needed to protect a fire-damaged nature reserve.
