Cinque Terre is a stunning tourist destination, renowned for its picturesque pastel buildings and scenic coastal views. However, visitors are reminded to reconsider their footwear when hiking the trails, as improper shoes like flip flops and sandals are prohibited. Since 2019, fines of up to €2,500 can be imposed for violations. In response to safety concerns, local authorities are also implementing crowd control measures, including one-way trails during peak hours to enhance visitor experience while ensuring safety on the rugged paths.
"These are difficult paths, in some cases, similar to mountain paths," Patrizio Scarpellini, director of the Cinque Terre National Park, told CNN Travel. "Essential to have proper shoes!"
In April of this year, EuroNews noted that park officials are now carrying out checks on hikers to ensure they indeed have the right shoes, meaning they are very serious about the rule.
The colorful community is popular for a reason - it’s downright gorgeous. The pastel buildings that sit along the cliff's edge are met by the azure waters of the Ligurian Sea.
People caught wearing the wrong shoes could be fined up to €2,500, which is around $2,817 thanks to a weak U.S. dollar.
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