overtourism


None Of Us Could Have Predicted This: Scottish Island Closes On Sundays After Visitor Surge

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After featuring in a BBC show, Ulva received “unprecedented interest” from holidaymakers, according to local ferry o... Read more

Machu Picchu Overtourism: A Bucket List Dream Is Turning Into A Nightmare For Visitors

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A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tour... Read more

Spain, Italy Or France? Which Countries In Europe Attract The Most Tourists?

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The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing w... Read more

We Must Not Become Barcelona: Athens Considers Banning New Hotels, Mayor Says

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After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new... Read more

Looking Inland: Portugal To Boost Regional Tourism With €11 Million Projects

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The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visi... Read more

Planning A Holiday In Europe This Year? All Of 2026s New Tourist Taxes Explained

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Barcelona's visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe. Read more

Milos: Greek Island Threatened By Overdevelopment And A Lack Of Protection

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Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain. Read more

Galicia, Vestland, Normandy: Why These Quieter European Regions Are Trending

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As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summ... Read more

Capped Numbers And Umbrellas Banned: Capri Cracks Down On Tour Groups This Summer

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Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,... Read more

Our Quiet Lives Are Threatened: Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Axed Over Bad Tourist Behaviour

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The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent ... Read more

Cross Us Off The List: Why Locals In This Tiny European Village Want Its UNESCO Status Removed

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Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list. Read more

Spain Plans To Focus On Quality Over Quantity As Tourist Numbers Hit Record High

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Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs. Read more

Rome Tourists Have To Pay To Get Up Close To The Trevi Fountain From Today

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Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper resp... Read more

Residents Have Reached Breaking Point: Italian Valley Restricts Access To Famed Photo Spot

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It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and tre... Read more

Winter Olympics Will Increase Pressure On Overtouristed Dolomites, Local Residents Warn

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This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day. Read more

All The New Travel Rules In Europe For 2026: Border Checks, Tourist Taxes And Behaviour Crackdowns

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Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes. Read more

Tourists Only Want One Thing From These Tiny European Villages - And Locals Have Had Enough

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In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back. Read more

Rome Tourists Will Have To Pay To Get Up Close To The Trevi Fountain Next Year

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Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper resp... Read more

French Senate Votes In Favour Of New €15 Per Passenger Tax For Cruise Ships

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Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a ... Read more