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Italy is taking further measures against mass tourism: part of the “Sentiero Verde Azzurro” hiking route in the popular “Cinque Terre” region is affected.
Monterosso – Five small towns that attract visitors with their colorful house facades and alleys. Coastal hikes that offer breathtaking panoramas and lead through cultivated vineyards or untouched nature. It is no wonder that the “Cinque Terre” is one of the most beautiful and popular vacation spots in Italy. But tourism is both a blessing and a curse for the region.
2.5 million visitors in 2023: “Cinque Terre” is taking action against mass tourism
Because the “Cinque Terre” on the Ligurian Riviera is literally overrun by holidaymakers. So reported South Tyrol Newsthat around 2.5 million people will flood the small towns in 2023. The villages together have just 9,000 inhabitants. Measures have already been taken to curb mass tourism in Italy.
In summer, tourists have to pay twice as much for train journeys than before – entrance fees are required for hiking trails. And the national park is also taking countermeasures.
One-way regulation for the popular “Sentiero Verde Azzurro” hiking trail
A one-way street system will be introduced for part of the most famous hiking route. This applies to the “Sentiero Verde Azzurro”, the green-blue path, from April 25th to May 1st, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. How the standard Reportedly, this was decided for safety reasons and to make better use of the path.
This affects the second of four stages. This starts from Monterosso and ends in Vernazza. Bergwelten.com states that the 3.7 kilometer route can be walked in just under two hours.
Measures against mass tourism in Italy: Specialist staff controls access in Monterosso
Specialist staff should also control access to the stage at the entrance to Monterosso. Since the paths are sometimes narrow and steep, checks include whether visitors are wearing appropriate footwear. A diversion to other routes is also planned to avoid overcrowding on the “Sentiero Verde Azzurro”.
No matter whether “Cinque Terre”, Venice or Bibione. In summer, tourists dominate the scene in Italy. If you want to avoid mass tourism, you should look for insider tips. (mg)
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