Kategori: Tourism
Europe’s oldest neighbourhood creates local ‘intervention unit’ to snitch on tourists
In 2024, some 7 million international tourists visited Athens. This year, 10 million people are expected to take to the streets of Greece’s ancient capital.
The spectacular city you must visit to watch the FIFA World Cup in 2026
British football fans will feel right at home.
The spectacular city you must visit to watch the FIFA World Cup in 2026
British football fans will feel right at home.
Even Italian farmers have stepped in on overtourism with this ‘pointless’ €5 charge
A popular tourist attraction is putting its foot down.
I stayed in the Airbnb alternative trying to do things differently
I love Spain, but as a British tourist, it doesn’t always love me back.
European seaside town takes aim at tourists with sassy poster and begs for ‘decorum’
Before you leave the beach, put those clothes on (Picture: Getty Images)
We all know there’s a stereotype of a Brit abroad that’s, erm, less than favourable.
Wandering around shirtless (and sunburnt) in sliders with socks, if …
‘Sick’ £86 daily charge proposed for European city visited by 30,000,000
‘These people don’t even know what culture is.’
Wizz Air launches 5 new Spanish routes from the UK – but not everyone is happy
Much has been said about the role of short-term holiday platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO in all of this. Cruise ships have also come under fire. But do airlines play a part in overloading destinations with visitors, too?
Spanish town begs tourists ‘please come Monday to Thursday’ after crowds cause ‘collapse’
Large crowds are making it a nightmare to visit.
I explored the ‘forgotten’ islands two hours from UK that most can’t find on a map
The Faroe Islands are only a short flight from the UK, yet they’re miles off the standard traveller’s radar.
How foreign tourists are charged 50% more in Paris than French customers
Americans holidaying in Paris are being charged an extra 50% more that French customers.
New £17 travel charge comes into force across popular Greek islands
The measure is designed to combat overtourism.
Lonely Planet founder reveals the Greek island tourists haven’t destroyed yet
Looking for a holiday destination that’s off the beaten track?
These are the worst offending Brits for reserving sunbeds abroad
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Canterbury is one of the UK’s most fascinating cities — but it faces a conundrum
Canterbury’s shops are dying. The local ones, at least.
‘City of dreams’: The Spanish destination that hasn’t succumbed to mass tourism
Perched on a gorge around 100km from Malaga, one of the oldest – and perhaps most photographed – cities in Spain has a lot going for it.
‘City of dreams’: The Spanish destination that hasn’t succumbed to mass tourism
Perched on a gorge around 100km from Malaga, one of the oldest – and perhaps most photographed – cities in Spain has a lot going for it.
‘Hidden gem’ crowned the UK’s top budget-friendly beach to visit this summer
Holidaymakers describe the seaside spot as ‘absolutely beautiful’.
Is it safe to travel to Spain? Latest advice after holiday hotspots left underwater by floods
Torrential downpours caused severe disruption this weekend.
Is it safe to travel to Spain? Latest advice after holiday hotspots left underwater by floods
Torrential downpours caused severe disruption this weekend.
In the forgotten Faroe Islands, life still feels real
The Faroe Islands are only a short flight from the UK, yet they’re miles off the standard traveller’s radar.
‘Birthplace of the Renaissance’ crowned world’s most walkable city — with UK flights from £44
Its top five landmarks are just 10 minutes’ walk from one another.
Tourist almost run over while taking photo of train at popular sightseeing spot
Footage shows how he came close to the carriages while leaning over with his mobile phone to capture what was happening.
Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest Foreign Office advice as wildfires rage in Izmir
On Sunday, the UK Foreign Office advised against all travel to Israel. Now, travellers are looking at the map of the wider region with concern over whether it is safe to travel to Turkey.
British holidaymakers in Spain face summer of strikes by hospitality staff
British holidaymakers may find their getaways thrown into chaos amid a summer of planned strike action at popular Spanish destinations.