"Overwhelmed and Fed Up: Italy's Amalfi Coast Grapples with Tourist Invasion. The picturesque Amalfi Coast, a former retreat for the rich and famous, has become a nightmare for its long-time residents. As the number of tourists and cruise ship passengers continues to soar, locals are at their breaking point, forced to barricade themselves indoors to escape the chaos. The once-peaceful towns perched on the stunning Mediterranean coastline are now plagued by overcrowding, noise pollution, and a strain on local resources, leaving residents to wonder if the area's beauty has come at a terrible cost."
The iconic Amalfi Coast continues to be mobbed by tourists and cruise ship passengers forcing outraged locals to barricade themselves in their homes.
