overtourism


Venice Entry Fee Launches: Day-trippers Now Have To Pay To Visit The Italian City At Peak Times

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Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more

Venice Starts Fining Tourists Who Skip Entrance Fee To Historic Centre

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But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local resident... Read more

Fake Signs And Hunger Strikes: Whats Behind Europes Backlash Against Overtourism?

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Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of resid... Read more

We Need To Eliminate References To It Online: Barcelona Bus Route Taken Off Maps To Deter Tourists

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The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Fa... Read more

We Cant Put A Fence Around Amsterdam: Dutch Capital Bans New Hotels To Curb Mass Tourism

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The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists. Read more

An Excess Of Tourism: Lake Como To Introduce Daytripper Fee To Curb Visitor Numbers

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This Italian lakeside city wants to impose a daily visitor fee. Read more

My Misery, Your Paradise: Canary Island Residents Say Mass Tourism Is At Breaking Point

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Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. Read more

Ditch Paris And The Amalfi Coast For These Under The Radar Honeymoon Destinations

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Want to honeymoon away from the crowds? Head to these lesser known European destinations. Read more

Ditch Paris And The Amalfi Coast For These Under The Radar Honeymoon Destinations

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Want to honeymoon away from the crowds? Head to these lesser known European destinations. Read more

My Misery, Your Paradise: Canary Island Residents Say Mass Tourism Is At Breaking Point

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Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. Read more

We Want A Vision That Does Not Have Tourism At Its Centre: Venice Residents Protest New Entry Fee

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The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre. Read more

It Was Ours But Now Its Gone: Residents In Europes Tourist Hotspots Slam Second Home Ownership

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Europe’s holiday hotspots are overrun with second homes, with account for roughly one in 10 properties in France. Read more

Flowery Bikes, Eco-living And A Rules Quiz: Amsterdam Paints A New Vision Of The City For Tourists

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Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging - but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors. Read more

Venice Day-trippers Will Face Steep Fines If They Dont Pay Fee Designed To Combat Overtourism

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From the end of April 2024, visitors must pay an entry fee. Read more

Bulgaria And Romania Join Schengen: Experts On What It Will Mean For Prices, Transport & Overtourism

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The Balkan countries started the process of joining the Schengen Area on 31 March. Read more

Bulgaria And Romania Join Schengen: Experts On What It Will Mean For Prices, Transport & Overtourism

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The Balkan countries started the process of joining the Schengen Area on 31 March. Read more

Barcelona Increases Its Tourist Tax This Week: Where Else Will You Have To Pay To Enter In 2024?

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From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism. Read more

Barcelona Increases Its Tourist Tax This Week: Where Else Will You Have To Pay To Enter In 2024?

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From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism. Read more

Valencia, Castellon De La Plana And Huelva: Are These Spains Best Springtime Destinations?

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New data has revealed the best Spanish places to visit from March to June. Read more

Barcelona Is Increasing Its Tourist Tax Next Week - Heres How Much Youll Have To Pay From April

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The Spanish city first introduced an extra tourist tax in 2012 to attract ‘quality’ tourism. Read more