Italian towns install inclusive beach walkways and host disability‑friendly water events

In Bari, a modular, eco‑compatible walkway about one metre wide was installed on San Girolamo beach as part of the regional "Mare democratico" programme, which funds projects to improve accessibility on public beaches. The structure links existing access points to the shoreline, features a non‑invasive anchoring system and can be removed after the season. Officials including assessors Domenico Scaramuzzi and Michelangelo Cavone inspected the installation, and a similar walkway will be set up the next day at the nearby Pane e Pomodoro beach, with plans for a multifunctional shaded gazebo at both sites.

Separately, on 8 August in Giulianova, the "Inclusione dA‑Mare – Il mare non ha barriere" event at Lido Helios offered people with disabilities the chance to ride a jet‑ski under the supervision of qualified staff. The day combined motor‑therapy on the water with other recreational activities, highlighting the beach as a barrier‑free space and promoting inclusive tourism along the Abruzzo coast.