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What is the main challenge faced by the authorities in Cinque Terre?
What is the purpose of limiting access to electric boats in the Cinque Terre?
Why was the Sentiero Azzurro trail made one-way on public holidays?
What is the concern of Fabrizia Pecunia, the mayor of Manarola and Riomaggiore, regarding the reopening of Via dell'Amore?
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What percentage of the entire national park did the 4 million visitors last year occupy?
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What is the current year-round population of Manarola?
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Why did the authorities in Venice impose an entrance fee?
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What is the name of the 80-year-old resident of Manarola who nostalgically recalled his siestas of a bygone era?
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What is the name of the region where Manarola is located?
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What is the reason why the residents of Manarola can no longer take a peaceful afternoon nap?
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Study Notes
Cinque Terre and Mass Tourism
- Manarola, the second smallest of the five villages in Cinque Terre, Italy, receives massive crowds of tourists, making it difficult for locals to move around.
- The villagers have seen a significant change in their lifestyle, from having peaceful afternoons to constant noise and disruptions due to tourism.
- Italy saw a record number of tourists in 2023, with foreigners making up the majority of visitors for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.
- Popular destinations like Cinque Terre, Venice, and Dubrovnik are struggling to manage mass tourism, balancing economic benefits with environmental and social concerns.
Managing Tourism in Cinque Terre
- Authorities in Cinque Terre are working to avoid overcrowding, following Venice's example of imposing an entrance fee.
- Measures implemented include making the Sentiero Azzurro trail one-way on public holidays, which has been successful.
- Plans are underway to limit access to electric boats to protect marine life and extend the one-way trail initiative.
- The main challenge is managing the crowds that swarm the tiny villages, with 4 million visitors concentrated in a 1km area.
Local Authorities' Concerns
- The mayor of Manarola and Riomaggiore, Fabrizia Pecunia, emphasizes that the issue is not overtourism but overcrowding, particularly during certain periods of the year.
- Pecunia's goal is to distribute tourism across the area without giving the impression of being anti-tourist, as tourism is fundamental to the local economy.
- There are tensions between local officials and regional authorities over the reopening of Via dell'Amore, a popular coastal walkway, with concerns about a publicity campaign triggering even bigger crowds.
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The five villages of the Cinque Terra are determined to ensure the once-sleepy area is not overwhelmed by mass tourism
