A selfie in Portofino can be costly for tourists. Fines of up to €275 will apply in the future for blocked roads.
The seaside village of Portofino is considered one of the top tourist spots in Italy. The colorful facades of the houses and the unique view of the sea not only attract thousands of tourists during the holiday season who want to take the best photo for their holiday album in selected locations. As a result, traffic in the community of 369 people often comes to a complete stop.
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The mayor now wants to take strict measures against this circumstance and has announced severe penalties. Several no-stop zones have been introduced in the city, including popular photo spots. In the future, tourists who stay in these areas for a long time, for example to take pictures, will have to accept fines of up to 275 euros. However, a quick snapshot will still be allowed.
From 6pm onwards, regulations in no-go zones will be relaxed and tourists will be able to take selfies again. In the future, the regulation will apply annually from Easter until October and aims to avoid massive traffic jams and blocked roads.
Browsing account on 25.06.2023, 11:44 am | Act: 06/25/2023, 12:04