Famous beach now requires visitors to reserve spots weeks ahead and pay fees

Italy's most famous beaches are becoming reservation-only destinations, leaving travelers to debate whether a day at the beach should require weeks of planning.

Several of the country's most popular beaches now require visitors to reserve entry before arriving, with QR codes, daily visitor caps and admission fees replacing the traditional first-come, first-served approach, according to Fodor's Travel Guide.

The changes are noticeable, particularly on the island of Sardinia, where officials...