Italian village to impose fines of up to €200 on tourists with bare chests or in swimwear
The Italian village of Varenna has introduced fines of up to €200 for tourists walking around shirtless or in swimwear. The measure is part of a broader effort to manage mass tourism and preserve the quality of life for local residents.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend of 'overtourism' in European destinations, where local authorities are increasingly prioritizing resident comfort over unrestricted visitor behavior.
Tourists enjoy the views across Lake Como in the picturesque village of Varenna. Tour groups have now been limited to no more than 25 people. Tourists enjoy the views across Lake Como in the picturesque village of Varenna. Tour groups have now been limited to no more than 25 people. Italy Italian village to impose fines of up to €200 on tourists with bare chests or in swimwear Varenna’s authorities say wandering around the village shirtless or in swimwear is now banned
The article reports on local policy changes and quotes officials without injecting political commentary.
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