
Hikers face are facing strict new regulations in Italy's Cinque Terre National Park - including massive €2,500 (equivalent to $2,800) fines for wearing the wrong shoes.
The measures, which copver a stunning stretch of coastline on the Ligurian Sea, include penalties for inappropriate footwear, a one-way system and the need to purchase tickets for one of the most popular sections. The changes are designed to manage the ever-increasing number of tourists on the trails while simultaneously ensuring visitor safety.