The Italian beach of Punta Molentis in Villasimìus has introduced a controversial new ban on beach umbrellas for some.
The sandy spot, located on Sardinia’s South-East coast, costs €10 (£8.64, as of the time of writing) to enter.
Once you’re in, only people older than 65 or with a child under 10 can pitch a beach umbrella at the site – and there’s a max limit of one per eligible person or group, The Guardian reports.
Why was the rule introduced?
It comes alongside a slew of other changes which are designed to protect the area’s ecosystem.
In 2025, the site faced wildfires that left cars burnt out and forced beachgoers to flee by boat, Read Entire Article
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