Varenna Fines Tourists Up to €200 for Bare Chests and Swimwear as Crowds Swell
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 7
Varenna Fines Tourists Up to €200 for Bare Chests and Swimwear as Crowds Swell
1 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 7
Summary
€50-to-€200 fines now apply in Varenna to visitors who walk through the village bare-chested or in swimwear, with beachwear restricted to lakeside beaches and boat trips.
The Lake Como village said rising tourism was straining its appearance and residents’ peace, prompting rules to protect quality of life for its roughly 650 year-round inhabitants.
Tour groups are now capped at 25 people, guides cannot use loudspeakers, and groups must avoid blocking Varenna’s narrow cobbled streets.
Residents and shopkeepers have largely backed the measures, especially the dress code, though some said enforcement will be crucial.
Varenna joins a wider Italian crackdown on overtourism after places including Sorrento and Portofino introduced fines and anti-congestion rules in recent years.