Pipes burst and Capri had to face restrictions, putting their tourism industry at great risk.
In Milan, tourists who had previously booked accommodations on the picturesque Italian island of Capri can breathe a sigh of relief as they will soon be allowed to return. The local government, led by Capri Mayor Paolo Falco, is finalizing a new, less restrictive order that permits the return of residents, second homeowners, and tourists with hotel reservations.
This decision comes as the administration works diligently to secure water supplies for the island after a critical aqueduct on the mainland was damaged, disrupting the water supply to Capri. The damage was due to pipes bursting in the coastal town of Castellammare di Stabia, which initially led Mayor Falco to halt all tourist arrivals to prevent a potential health crisis.
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In a recent interview with the Italian news program TGCOM24, Mayor Falco outlined the plans to ensure water availability. “Hotels will be responsible for ensuring they have enough water for their guests,” he explained, emphasizing the necessity of this measure to manage the island’s limited resources effectively.
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Overnight efforts to address the water shortage have included securing water shipments and coordinating tankers to transport water to the island. Mayor Falco expressed his apologies for the inconvenience but reiterated that his primary concern was to avert any health emergencies on Capri.
The island of Capri, located off the coast of Naples, is renowned for its stunning beauty and is a major tourist hotspot. According to a recent report by Lybra Tech and Global Blue, Capri was the most visited Italian destination by foreign tourists in May and June, with international visitors making up 84% of the total tourist population. On average, tourists spend about four days on the island, with a significant proportion of them being U.S. nationals.
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This recent crisis underscores the challenges faced by popular tourist destinations in managing essential services while accommodating large numbers of visitors. The local government’s proactive measures to ensure a stable water supply demonstrate a commitment to maintaining Capri as a top travel destination while safeguarding both resident and visitor welfare.
As Capri prepares to welcome back tourists, the emphasis remains on sustainable tourism management, ensuring that the beauty and allure of the island continue to draw visitors without compromising the quality of life for its residents.
Key Points:
i. Tourists with existing hotel bookings will soon be allowed back onto the Italian island of Capri following a temporary halt due to a water supply crisis caused by damage to a mainland aqueduct.
ii. Capri Mayor Paolo Falco announced that the new, less restrictive order would also allow residents and second homeowners with their own water tanks to return to the island.
iii. The initial disruption occurred when pipes burst in Castellammare di Stabia, prompting the mayor to stop tourist arrivals to prevent a healthcare emergency.
iv. Efforts to mitigate the water shortage included securing additional water shipments and deploying tankers to transport water to Capri.
v. Capri remains a top destination for foreign tourists, particularly from the U.S., and was the most popular Italian destination among foreign visitors in recent months, with tourists typically staying around four days.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News