Many of Sardinia's spectacular beaches are protected ... Regulations also state that visitors can only use beach towels if they place mats underneath them, which trap less sand.

A year earlier, the whole of Sardinia passed a law making it a criminal ... As well as the rule on beach towels and taking marine paraphernalia back home, visitors must follow these additional ...

The popular Sardinian beach of La Pelosa has a unique rule ... by taking home large amounts of sand trapped in their towels. In 2017, Sardinia as a whole made it a criminal offence to take home ...

A beach towel is a staple for any trip to the seaside ... of sand when left on the surface for extended periods. In 2017, Sardinia as a whole passed a law making it a criminal offence to take ...

Many of Sardinia's spectacular beaches are protected from overtourism ... Regulations also state that visitors can only use beach towels if they place mats underneath them, which trap less sand. In ...

One of Sardinia's most sought-after beaches has ... of the strictest rules for tourists in Europe – a ban on putting beach towels on the sand. This rule was implemented in 2018 due to worries ...