Italy’s Spiaggia Rosa, or Pink Beach, is considered one of the world’s most breathtaking beaches due to its attractive and unusual pink sand.
Located on Budelli Island, off the coast of Sardinia, the colour of the beach comes from the shells of the Pink Miniacina microorganism.
The pretty pink sand first came under threat from tourists in 1980 when a ban was introduced after visitors were caught stealing sand which caused the colour to fade.
The gorgeous spot is now at risk again as tourists hunting for selfies have flocked to the protected beach.
Fabrizio Fonnesu, director of the Maddalena archipelago national park, said: “The beach is again in danger as people arrive by boat, clamber up the beach, then post photos, which allow us to fine them up to 500 euros (£427).
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Trading sand, shells and pebbles from Sardinia became illegal in 2017 and tourists could be caught doing so by scanners at the airport.
People can face fines of up to 3,000 euros (£2,565) if they’re caught stealing sand to keep as a souvenir or sell online.
The Pink Beach isn’t the only Italian attraction to be struggling to cope with huge crowds this summer.
Trading sand, shells and pebbles from Sardinia became illegal in 2017 and tourists could be caught doing so by scanners at the airport.
People can face fines of up to 3,000 euros (£2,565) if they’re caught stealing sand to keep as a souvenir or sell online.
The Pink Beach isn’t the only Italian attraction to be struggling to cope with huge crowds this summer.
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