The latest casualties of overtourism are named: A stunning natural cave in Croatian city plastic. Overcrowded and environmental damage.
Discovered in Galubova Cave -Galebove Stijene (Seagull's Rocks) is part of the Natura 2000 network, which is a European initiative on the conservation of habitat and species. Providing evacuation shelters on various legal bats and Mediterranean monks, which are classified as “partially submerged marine caves” and are one of the most extinct marine species in the world. I will do it.
This decision caused a mixture of local people. “Oh, now, how nonsense is it?” Branislaf said, while Vera stated: Nature was a complete disaster there, so you should regain what you belong to. “
Authorities said that excessive crowds, untreated visits, and destruction of habitat had been forced to act immediately.
“Illegal lighting was installed, people were in torch, kayak, swimmer, diver. These are not just desirable activities. They are completely banned in Croatia's caves.” Hissurica Sandro Duji Movic warns.
In the cave, many issues are high -level harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli, which ensuring water for swimming, and overcrowded kayaks, causes accidents, conflicts between users, and damages to natural coastline. I was connected.
GOLUBOVA CAVE and the growing popularity of each region may be due to the rapid increase in social media.
Philip Zorichich, the mayor of Plastic, has confirmed that the whole space, including Valovin Beach and nearby forests, is protected. “There are designated entrance, parking lot, and waste discard points.”
The cave is strictly monitored and has a floating barrier that marks the entrance. A person who ignores restrictions and is fined the face of the cave.
“In the case of individuals, the fine that violates the Nature Protection Law is 132 euros (110 pounds), but in the case of a corporation, up to 26,000 euros (£ 22,000),” Silvia Buttignoni, the director of Natura Histrica, Silvia Buttignoni. I mentioned it.
Before deciding further measures, the authorities will evaluate visitor's behavior this summer. They warned that if they seem needed, the cave could be sealed forever.
Tourists went to Reddit and discussed the problem. More worse, most of those tourists have just come to take pictures for their Instagram … and at least a few people fall and break every season. “
Another person writes as follows. “There is a gravel area at the edge of the cave … and the idiot starts to enter a large amount of boats and kayaks that can swell, and they are scattered on their small beaches.”
The Gorvoba Cave is the latest victim of the Croatian over -conulism after Dubrovnik is forced to manage the tourism level and take important measures to maintain the quality of the residents' lives.
On the other hand, the iconic Zuraatonilat, also known as the Golden Horn Beach in Bol, has the risk that it will not be completely recognized by sightseeing, untrained boat anchors, nearby construction work, and the power of the climate.
