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Spain predicted to overtake France as most-visited country by 2040

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One third of global travel spending last year was in Europe

Europe accounted for a third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France expected to drive further growth this year. Here’s what your travel itinerary could look like.

Silk Road Adventures

How evening changes life in Uzbekistan's historic cities

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.

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Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?

The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland that some 80,000 people walk each year, creating mounting problems.

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Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel

A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.

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Europe News

Ash from Mount Etna shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak week

Italy's federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled cancellations.

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Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city

Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.

Europe News

"Increased caution": why the US is warning against travel to Germany

Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2.

Travel News

Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026

In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record with other visitors.

Europe News

Etna eruption enters seventh day in phenomenon unseen since the 1970s

Euronews has gathered the views of experts and local guides on the unusual length of the eruption and on the precautions to take to watch it safely.

Travel News

In Paris, tourists increasingly choose cycling to explore the city

On Paris's streets, bicycles are increasingly common, and tourists play a big part. Guided bike tours have boomed in recent years.

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Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse

Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun.

Europe News

Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave

Last summer, a 56-year-old guide died after collapsing while leading a visit of the Colosseum in Rome in scorching heat.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland

In partnership with Media City

Switzerland is a country of stunning landscapes and historic cities. In this episode, Lilly Douse explores one of Europe's most picturesque destinations.

Travel News

Ithaca expects tourism surge after the release of The Odyssey

Next tourist season, the small island in the Ionian is expected to feature on the travel lists of thousands of tourists arriving from abroad.

Business

Britons lead spending, but average tourist spend in Portugal falls

Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.

Earth News

Spain solar eclipse: Expert advice on the best viewing spots

Up to 12 Spanish regions will witness an astronomical event not seen on the peninsula for more than a century, bringing a major economic boost to lesser-visited places.