Italy. Capri residents demand action as tourist crowds overwhelm the island
The local government of the Italian island of Capri has brought attention to the authorities regarding the issue of excessive tourism. Crowds of visitors are contributing to the deterioration of the quality of life for residents. They are calling for solutions to these problems.
10:18 AM EDT, May 29, 2024
The Italian island has been struggling for years with the effects of a massive influx of tourists from all over the world. Residents complain, among other things, that they cannot explore the island under satisfactory conditions. Local authorities have regularly reported on the chaos at the waterfront, which is receiving more and more ships and hydrofoils.
Capri residents complain about the lack of comfort in daily life
Mayor Marino Lembo warned that paralyzing crowds and chaos in the port threaten public safety. He appealed to the prefect, the head of the local administration, for intervention and action to ensure order on the island.
It is also problematic that residents often have trouble getting on the small local buses that take them to work and school. Tourists, arriving in the thousands, also inundate these buses.
Residents demand immediate action
At the last council meeting before the June elections, council members voted on a document calling on the authorities of the Campania region to take immediate action to address transportation difficulties.
The resolution emphasizes the risk that the situation may get out of control during the summer when there will be even more tourists.
