Holidaymakers have had their towels seized from beaches in Croatia in a crackdown against overnight reservations on the sand.
The popular Adriatic resort of Makarska is located along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast.
Officials in the dreamy destination have started patrolling beaches in the early hours of the morning and collecting anything left unattended.
It means beachgoers are arriving to find some of the best areas, including coveted shady patches, are already claimed by towels and inflatables with nobody in sight.
Municipal crews have teamed up with wardens and harbour staff to carry out the clear-outs as soaring temperatures send tourists scrambling for the best spots.
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