Holidaymakers warned about strict dress code that could land them with a £425 fine

We're now coming to the end of June and I'm sure many of us are buzzing to cram a load of bikinis into a suitcase, slather on the SPF and enjoy a hot girl summer in style.

However, it seems holidaymakers have a whole lot more to worry about than getting burnt in the scorching heat and remembering our passports, as Brits abroad could now face a huge fine if heading to Italy.

Anyone travelling to the stunning Amalfi Coast this summer has been warned of one seaside town's strict dress code rules. (Francesco Riccardo Iacomino / Getty Images)

Any jet-setters out there planning on enjoying their summer in the stunning Mediterranean city of Sorrento have now been warned about the strict dress code that could land them with a hefty £425 (€500) fine.

So, if you were looking forward to wandering about the Amalfi Coast in a two-piece swimsuit then be prepared, as it could land you in some serious hot water.

The rules, which have been introduced by mayor Massimo Coppola, have put a ban on tourists walking around the area in bikinis.

Those walking around topless will also be targeted by the ban with Coppola reportedly telling press that the way individuals dressed as such were causing 'discomfort' and 'unease' to the locals according to The Times.

Breaking the strict Sorrento dress code could leave you with a £425 (€500) fine. (Valeria Venezia / Getty Images)

The decision comes about as part of the mayor's crack down on what he dubs 'widespread indecorous behaviour' after Sorrento witnessed 'behaviour that is seen by the majority of people as contrary to decorum and to the decency that characterises civilised cohabitation'.

"The continuation of this situation, as well as causing discomfort and unease in the resident population and among visitors, could lead to a negative judgment on the quality of life in our town, with consequences for its image and for tourism," Coppola added.

And it's not just Italy, as Brits travelling to Spain could also face huge fines if they're caught disobeying strict clothing rules.

The law arose after the way tourists dressed started causing 'discomfort' and 'unease' to the locals. (Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images)

According to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: "In some parts of Spain it’s illegal to be in the street wearing only a bikini or swimming shorts."

The government adds that being bare-chested is also illegal in some areas in Spain.

"You could be fined if you’re caught wearing swimwear on the seafront promenade or adjacent streets," the official website notes.

Gov.uk also warns that some Italian towns and cities have specific laws, and you could be fined for breaking them.

For example, there may be laws against:

• dropping litter
• sitting on monument steps
• eating and drinking next to main churches, historic monuments and public buildings
• defacing historic monuments

"It’s also an offence to enter or bathe in public fountains in many towns and cities, including Florence and Rome. You could face a fine of up to 10,000 euros for urinating in a public place," the official website adds.