Italian rescuers express fury at having to save day-trippers stranded on steep narrow footpaths (Image: Getty ) Italian officials are threatening to slap holidaymakers with penalties of up to £2,500 for walking along the beauty spot in sandals this summer. The crackdown is being launched as mountain rescuers express fury at having to save day-trippers stranded on steep narrow footpaths linking coastal villages in Liguria. Charges ranging from £50 could be levied on holidaymakers who ignore the warnings. Related articles TOURIST CRACKDOWN: Amsterdam to BAN stag dos Britons will need PERMISSION to visit Canary island or face FINES Tourists who walk along Cinque Terre coastal paths in flip flops could be fined (Image: Getty ) Patrizio Scarpellini, the head of the Cinque Terre national park, said: “The problem is that people come here thinking they are at the seaside, but the paths above the villages are like mountain trails. “First we will introduce the information campaign, then we’ll start issuing fines.” Volunteers from hiking group the Italian Alpine Club often lead rescue missions. Last year they saved a German family who took a child in a pushchair down a rocky path. Thousands of tourists are due to land at La Spezia to visit Cinque Terre in 2019 (Image: Getty ) The problem is people come here thinking they are at the seaside, but the paths above the villages are like mountain trails Patrizio Scarpellini, the head of the Cinque Terre national park An elderly Italian man who tried to walk along a cliff-top trail with his leg in plaster was also rescued. The cost of the fine depends on how much time, effort and money authorities have to spend on rescuing people. Tourist hotspot Cinque Terre is set to open its holiday season next month. Around 750,000 cruise-ship passengers are due to arrive in 2019, up from 450,000 last year. Related articles Majorca tourism CRACKDOWN: Locals demand limits on tourists Alcohol ban at night could be introduced in this city Tourists can become stranded along the Cinque Terre pathways (Image: Getty ) Venice is fining tourists for messy eating and other bad behaviour (Image: Getty ) Summer sun seekers dock at the port of La Spezia before travelling to the scenic area. It is the latest Italian crackdown against tourists, as anger mounts at badly behaved visitors. Last September, Florence clamped down on people eating takeaway food on the city’s pavements or doorsteps with fines of up to £429 (€500). Venice officials have also introduced charges for tourists who picnic in public areas or who wear swimsuits while sightseeing. Littering, loitering on bridges and jumping in canals could mean fines ranging from £21 (€25) to £429 (€500).All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility