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Interesting Laws of the Beach World

Interesting Laws of the Beach World

In some countries of the world, unthinkable rules of behavior on beaches have been adopted

Those who think that beach vacation taboos are limited to smoking, walking dogs, and swimming beyond the buoys are greatly mistaken. There are a whole number of countries where it will not be enough to simply leave your beloved dog at home.

So, let's start with Muslim countries. The fact that you should forget about overly revealing swimsuits and, of course, topless sunbathing here is news to no one. But is it not surprising that Thailand, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka adhere to the same rules, and violators must prepare for rather large fines?

By the way, this puritanical company can be supplemented with Italy. On its beaches, women are allowed to be topless only in a lying position. Without the top of a swimsuit, it is not even allowed to swim, let alone sit or walk. In addition, if you are planning to visit Italian beaches and do not want to be fined, you should not dry wet things on umbrellas and sun loungers; to change clothes, you must use special changing cabins, not wrap yourself in towels.

It is also interesting that the country that adores football prohibits playing it on its beaches. Also, alcoholic beverages are not allowed, and who knows, perhaps soon only those who pass a pre-test on a breathalyzer will be allowed to sunbathe and swim there.

Fans of cell phone conversations will be disappointed. If you disturb your beach neighbors with your calls, you will have to turn off the device. One of the Italian towns, namely Tropea, has introduced a strict ban on topless exposure for fat, ugly, and unattractive women on its beaches. However, young beauties can do this freely. Which category a particular representative of the fair sex falls into is decided by the beach police.

As you can see, when going on a seaside vacation, it is not at all superfluous to learn about the laws of the country. And after learning some of them, perhaps think about a different route.

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