Can you get fined for wearing flip-flops in Italy?

If you're planning a visit to Italy's Cinque Terre, it's a good idea to pack sensible hiking shoes. Tourists who walk the steep, hilly terrain that connects the five villages are prohibited from wearing flip-flops, sandals and pumps and could potentially face fines of up to €2500 ($2824) if they break the rules.



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Don't Bring Flip-Flops. A better way to “keep it classy” would be to wear a strappy, or classier pair of sandals that won't make you feel out-of-place in those sacred sanctuaries.

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Beachwear stays on the beach Even Birkenstocks are becoming widely popular in Spain during the summer months. But skip the flip-flops, even in beachy hubs such as Alicante or Barcelona, whenever you're not at the beach or the pool. Locals simply don't wear them while off the beach, so it will mark you as a tourist.

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Shoes to avoid? Flip flops. There's not enough support and unless you're at a beach, you won't see Europeans wearing flip flops. I'd also recommend avoiding high heel stilettos as a lot of European streets are cobblestones.

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Flat sandals with cushion are wonderful for sightseeing, but if you're looking to elevate your travel outfits, wedges are ultra-fashionable and offered in a variety of cute styles, they're also a great heel option for female travelers and are an ideal choice for Italy and the cobblestone streets.

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I have visited Italy in June many times (including in 2022). I have never had problems entering churches with bare legs and summer sandals. Only shoulders and knees need to be covered. If they banned sandals, even Franciscan friars wouldn't be allowed in churches.

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Opt for a pair of comfortable leather boots, flats, or dress shoes instead of blinged out sneakers. Avoid carrying a fanny pack or large backpack with you, since it makes you look like a tourist and tells pickpockets that you're carrying money around.

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