No riff raff.
Hapless tourists face fines of over £2,000 if they embark on one of Italy’s most famous walks wearing inappropriate footwear.
However, mountain rescue teams are fed-up of rescuing visitors who turn up wearing flip-flops, pumps and sandals.They say they have even had to come to the aid of people attempting the route with pushchairs and an elderly man who attempted the hike despite having a leg in plaster. Those who flout the advice will face fines of between 50 and 2,500 euros, depending on the level of assistance they end up needing.The Cinque Terre – which translates as Five Lands – has rocketed in popularity over recent years, especially after an influx of cruise ships to the area.
The colourful seaside town of Riomaggiore on Italy’s northwest coast is one of five villages which comprise the Cinque Terre region
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