overtourism


Venice Tourist Tax: Everything You Need To Know About Booking Tickets In 2024

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After delaying the launch, city officials have given a new timeline from when daytrippers will have to pre-book their vi... Read more

It Was Magical: Greeks Are Discovering Their Forgotten Mountains As Summer Heatwaves Hit Beaches

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Cost, crowds and climate change: Why I swapped Greek beaches for mountains this year. Read more

Fake Signs At Spanish Beaches Warn English-speaking Tourists To Stay Away

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Catalan small print underneath shares a different message with local people. Read more

Locals Beg Tourists To Stay Away From Maui As They Start To Rebuild After Devastating Wildfires

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A company that held a charity snorkeling tour near burned out Lahaina later has since issued an apology. Read more

The Most Romantic Walk In The World: Italys Path Of Love Reopens After More Than A Decade

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Local authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the route that winds between the Cinque Terre. Read more

Table For One? Barcelonas Restaurants Turn Away Solo Diners In Favour Of Tourist Groups

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Local people are becoming increasingly frustrated by restaurants looking to maximise profits from tourists during the bu... Read more

Climate Change Is Erasing One Of Alaskas Most Popular Destinations. Will Visitors Keep Coming Back?

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Crammed with tourists, Alaska's capital wonders what will happen as its magnificent glacier recedes. Read more

Greece's Acropolis: Cap On Daily Visitors And Staggered Entry Times Starting In September

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On some days, 23,000 tourists cram into the ancient complex. Read more

UNESCO Threatens To 'blacklist' Venice If Italy Doesn't Start To Look After Historical Sites

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UNESCO regularly reviews its World Heritage Sites and says those in Venice are 'in danger'. Read more

Athens Acropolis Is Crumbling Under Tourism Pressure. Should You Visit Quieter Places Instead?

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Stay longer, go off-season, don’t cruise: Here's how to ease the burden of overtourism in Athens and beyond. Read more

Should You Cancel Your Trip Due To The Heatwave? Heres How Extreme Heat Is Impacting Travellers

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Some holidaymakers have cut trips short after experiencing headaches, dizziness and swollen fingers. Read more

Should You Cancel Your Trip Due To The Heatwave? Heres How Extreme Heat Is Impacting Travellers

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Some holidaymakers have cut trips short after experiencing headaches, dizziness and swollen fingers. Read more

Santiago De Compostela Wants To Introduce Tourist Tax To Prevent Uncontrolled Tourism

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“I want Santiago de Compostela to stop being just a tourist destination and a theme park,” mayor says. Read more

Santiago De Compostela Wants To Introduce Tourist Tax To Prevent Uncontrolled Tourism

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“I want Santiago de Compostela to stop being just a tourist destination and a theme park,” mayor says. Read more

'Like In The Days Of COVID': France's Summer Season Off To A Rocky Start Amidst Rioting

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As the holiday season begins, how is the world's number one holiday destination coping after a week's unrest? Read more

Travel Warning: Playing Music On The Beach Could Land You With A €36,000 Fine In This Country

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Want peace and quiet while you sunbathe? This European country promises sun, sea and silence. Read more

French Hills To Croatian Beaches: The European Regions Seeing The Biggest Influx Of Airbnb Guests

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New data shows the uneven growth of Airbnb-style stays across Europe, as places aim to become 'year round' destinations. Read more

Bulgaria, Czechia, Finland: Tourism Experts Reveal Their Favourite Places To Visit

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Avoid overcrowded destinations with these local recommendations from travel experts. Read more

US Travellers Have European Travel Fever But Where Are The Most Popular Destinations?

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US travellers are flocking to Europe but where are the most popular spots and what can they expect this summer? Read more

Overtourism: Basque Locals Lament Disastrous Impact Of Game Of Thrones Fame

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‘Tourism has really changed the atmosphere of San Juan,’ one local tells Euronews Travel. Read more