A number of bans have been introduced across Italian towns as mayors, who have recently been given extra law and order powers, aim to crack down on crime.
Those staying in Caprini
hostels should make sure they carry an extra set of clothes to the beach - wearing a bikini anywhere other than on the beach itself is now banned.
Meanwhile, people who indulge in sandcastle-building in Eboli face up to a €250 ($365) fine, and public displays of affection can land you with a penalty of €500 ($730).
If you're caught smoking on the beach at Oristano in Sardinia, you'll have to pay a €360 ($525) fine, and anyone going to the mountains of Alto Adige should resist picking mushrooms - or face a charge of €113 ($165).
Other forbidden activities are feeding pigeons in Lucca, lighting fireworks in Positano, apart from on Saturdays, and mowing lawns in Forte di Marmi at weekends.
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