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Late‑July visitors continued to voice frustration over steep restaurant bills, fines for infractions such as Sardinia’s sand‑removal ban, and pickpocket hot spots on Rome’s bus 64. Crowding remained acute on Capri, where visitor density topped 1,200 people/km², exceeding the recommended 1,000. By the end of July the problem widened from cost and inconvenience to strained public services. In Ribera, Sicily, the seasonal tourist medical guard was shut down after no doctors applied, leaving non‑resident tourists without dedicated medical care. Sardinia’s emergency departments reported more than 250 daily tourist visits, with staff shortages forcing patients into corridors. In Udine, officials clarified jurisdiction between the Questura and municipal police, added a new officer, and highlighted a record drug seizure. Authorities responded to overtourism with limits and fees: entry caps of 400 visitors at major sites, a €2 tourist‑entry charge, and daily visitor caps on popular beaches such as La Pelosa. Video from Rome, the Trevi Fountain, Lake Como, and Cinque Terre showed streets and transport hubs packed with tourists, while waste and pickpocket risk surged. By mid-August, Italian municipalities began implementing strict urban decorum ordinances intensified efforts to combat ‘turismo cafone’ (crass tourism). tourism) through strict urban decorum ordinances. In Cortina d'Ampezzo, new rules regulations effective through October 15, 2026, prohibit improvised camping, sleeping on public benches, and picnicking on monuments, monuments or church steps, with fines up to reaching 500 euros. The rules also include clothing guidelines for the town center. Tropea has banned the sale and public consumption of takeaway alcohol late at night between 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM to reduce mitigate noise and litter, while Pesaro extended its summer ordinances ordinances, including glass bans bans, until September 12, 2026, to maintain public safety safety. In Alghero, authorities are managing a massive seasonal influx, with visitor numbers exceeding 200,000—nearly five times the local resident population. To alleviate pressure on infrastructure and cleanliness. security, Tourism Councilor Ornella Piras indicated the city is pursuing an integrated strategy with neighboring municipalities to encourage visitors to explore a wider territory and reduce concentration in the city center. Separately, in Bellaria Igea Marina, the Nucleo di Protezione Civile is conducting the ‘Blu Sicuro’ project, a marine safety initiative providing supervised diving experiences to educate the public on safe sea interaction.