Capri will restrict landings to organized tourist groups of up to 40 people starting in the summer of 2026 to curb overtourism, with new rules aimed at slowing mass tourism and crowding on the island.

Capri has a history of overtourism policies, including movement limits, bans on loud music, and vendor restrictions, with this policy continuing that broader effort.

Under the new policy, guides will keep groups closed and contained, with no visible markers like umbrellas or flags; a distinctive badge or sign must identify group leaders to visitors.

Experts and local tourism officials broadly support the measures as a step toward better visitor management and increased pedestrian space.

Local stakeholders, including Capri’s hotel and trade associations, back the rules as essential to alleviate pressure in crowded areas and restore pedestrian space, particularly around Piazza Umberto I and Marina Grande.

Leaders such as the head of Ascom Confcommercio Capri and Federalberghi Capri describe the measures as indispensable for giving pedestrians more space and for taking the first meaningful step toward further protections.

Guides must wear a clearly visible badge and are prohibited from using umbrellas or other conspicuous objects; groups must stay closed and contained along routes.

Officials emphasize the policy is designed to preserve Capri’s charm while improving visitor management and sustaining the tourism-driven economy by reducing overtourism.

The measures aim to reclaim pedestrian space and relieve crowding by prioritizing resident comfort and reducing congestion in busy areas.

The municipal council unanimously approved the measure, led by Mayor Paolo Falco and Tourism Councillor Melania Esposito, according to local coverage.

Capri, located in the Gulf of Naples with about 13,000 residents, faces seasonal surges as millions of visitors arrive annually; peak density can exceed 1,200 people per square kilometer in summer.

For groups larger than 20, guides must use wireless headsets, refrain from loudspeakers, and keep groups from spreading too far, with identification signs and avoidance of conspicuous items to minimize disruption.