Overview

• Mayor Paolo Falco enacted the rule on June 16 ahead of Capri’s busiest summer months.
• The measure bars vendors from approaching tourists with any promotional materials, including menus, brochures, flyers and maps.
• Local police have stepped up patrols to enforce the ban, issuing fines or suspending licenses for violations.
• Italy’s consumer protection association applauded the move after documenting a surge in schemes targeting visitors.
• Officials say the crackdown is part of broader efforts to safeguard Capri’s beauty and manage mass tourism following last summer’s water shortages.