Italy is clamping down on scantily clad sun-seekers.

Tourists and locals alike can no longer go around in their beach wear away from the sand and sea, reports Express.co.uk.

The idyllic Amalfi Coast and particularly Sorrento have brought in fines for those flaunting the no-swimwear rule.

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Breaking these rules could see tourists hit with hundreds of pounds-worth of fines.

Advice comes from travel experts at Tiger.co.uk, who stated: "Despite the sunny weather, Italy has banned the wearing of swimwear outside of beaches and pools in a bid to uphold public decency and respect for locals.

"In the popular destination

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