Authorities managing one of Sardinia’s most popular beaches have banned umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65, citing safety concerns in the event of an emergency.
Only families with children up to the age of 10 and people aged 65 and above will be allowed to bring one umbrella, officials said. Everyone else is prohibited from putting up umbrellas and other shade equipment.
The move has drawn scorn from beachgoers, whose comments range from sarcasm, asking if they have to become a parent just to protect themselves from the sun.
The municipality says it had no choice but to regulate the use of umbrellas to avoid the scenario that played out last year when dozens of beachgoers had to be evacuated by boat following a fire in the area. (CNN Travel)
