Say goodbye to your favorite Italian beach break
CNN
A new law means that Italian beach premises will be put up for tender -- and many longstanding business owners are concerned that it'll change the fabric of Italy's beloved beach tourism.
(CNN) — It's the Italian dream: sprawling on one of the Mediterranean's best beaches, drink in hand, moving only to eat some freshly caught fish or pick up another glass of local wine.
But your summer vita might get a bit less dolce from 2024, when new rules are set to come into force that some in the know are warning could change the fabric of Italy's seaside.
From December 31, 2023, beachside concessions -- whether that's a beach club renting out sunbeds, a bar or a restaurant -- will be put out to tender, in a move that "puts the dolce vita lifestyle at risk," say those who work in the industry.