Every year there is a very hot topic that returns to discussion: the customers of a bathroom establishment can take food with you to the beach, even if it comes from outside and not purchased in the bar or restaurant of the lido itself? Some administrators prevent this, others turn a blind eye (unless the situation is really exaggerated). But what are they? rules be respected? Let’s find out the rights of bathers, for a quiet summer.
No to food in beach establishments
As often happens now when the summer season arrives, the local news reports a lot of news about the “imaginative” rules established by the managers of the bathing establishments. In particular, one of the hottest concerns the Prohibition of bringing food on the beach from outside, which you would therefore have to buy – if you really want to eat – at the bar of the lido itself. This is a decision that, as usual, unleashes a hornet’s nest: in recent weeks there have been numerous reports of settlements.They are not allowed to bring food with them as happened for example in some seaside resorts in Paglia.
Managers ask their customers not to take food out often ban even a simple bottle of water. All this translates into an economic return for the beach establishments, since it is almost impossible to spend more than a few hours on the beach without having a drink of water or a snack. Especially if you have children with you, or if you want to spend the whole day at the beach. Ma Does this rule really exist? Or can we bring food bought in the supermarket or prepared at home under the umbrella? Let’s find out what they are bathers’ rights.
Food on the beach: the rules you need to know
What makes the balance – once – of the situation is theUdicon Association (Consumer Defense Union), interviewed by Adnkronos/Labitalia. “It is disconcerting to see how some managers of beach establishments continue to impose illegitimate prohibitions, such as the door of food from the outside. Not only this behavior violates consumer rights, but it is also against the law” – explains Martina Donini, national president of Udicon. It seems therefore clear what is the truth about the prohibition of food on the beach.
Although this is still a widespread practice, no beach establishment manager has the right to impose such a restriction. That is to say “it is always allowed to bring and consume food right on the beach, and this also applies to the interior of the beach establishments. You cannot be forced to consume food and drinks from the establishment and the introduction of food from abroad is prohibited “- read the manual on beach rights, drawn up by the consumer association .However, there are gods limits to be respected.
“The consumer is free to bring food and drink with him, as long as he does in accordance with the rules of civil coexistence, avoiding excesses such as impromptu picnics that could disturb other swimmers. In these situations, common sense must always prevail, both on the part of consumers and on the part of beach managers “- concludes Donini. In general, it is good bring a sandwich or rice salad under the umbrella, to save a little on vacation. As long as you don’t show up and disturb the other occupants of the establishment – ​​with loud noises and smells – putting a real table on the beach.