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Portonovo Bay’s Seasonal Umbrellas Sell Out Weeks Before Summer

Longstanding season holders keep most spaces, leaving few options for newcomers.

Overview

  • Seasonal umbrella spots for the June–September stretch are already fully booked in Portonovo, with operators saying last year’s clients kept their places.
  • Season packages cost €1,200 to €3,000 for one umbrella and two sunbeds, and local owners report prices are unchanged from summer 2025.
  • Paolo Bonetti of Spiaggia Bonetti says season holders take 60–70% of spaces, with the rest reserved for day visitors.
  • Day visitors pay up to about €40 for front-row sunbeds, with a small batch offered only for same-day booking.
  • Waiting lists of roughly 60 names at some sites and recurring traffic jams at the bay show how demand strains access during peak months.