Can you take shells from beaches in Italy?

Of course a child can collect some shells, but actually it's forbidden to collect shells and beach sand in Italy, mainly to preserve our beach ecosystem. Many foreign tourist were caught trying to bring home huge amounts of shells from Sardinia, for example, and this can't be allowed.



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For example, some experts say the removal of shells can impact shoreline erosion patterns. This could have dire effects on coastal populations, especially in combination with global warming and rising sea levels. Not only that, but every shell performs some ecological role.

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Murano, another island near Venice. This island is known for glassmaking. Just outside of a glass factory was this huge pile of glass shards that made a little beach. All the pieces were all smoothed out from the water washing over them.

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Camping is forbidden but no one will bother you only because you're spending the night on a beach. As long as you respect the place, collect your waste and don't get the place dirty, it will be ok (and funny, according to my memories).

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Seashell Treasure Hunt Sand dollars, moon snails, conch shells, pin shells, periwinkles, whelk and olive shells are just a few of the indigenous seashells found here. And, as long as there are no creatures living in them, there is no limit to how many of these one-of-a-kind souvenirs you can take home with you.

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