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Paris when it sizzles (or drizzles): Is it still a must visit?

As the Olympics draws ever closer, many of us are thinking more of Paris - here's everything you need to know before taking a trip.

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Amsterdam overtourism: City moves to ban cruise ships

If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035.

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Would a €750 fine stop you weeing in the sea?

Peeing in the sea could land you a fine, while elsewhere in Spain you’re not even allowed to swim after midnight.

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‘Slow luxury’: The rise of Europe’s relaxing river cruises

As Europe reacts to ‘overtourism’, sustainably focussed cruisers swerve cities and seasides in favour of rivers.

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Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax again in October

Barcelona charges a tourist tax and a city tax: What's the difference and how much are they?

Spain

Malaga joins other cities in pushback against tourist accommodation

The Spanish city is one of several around Europe where rents for residents have soared while AirBnB and other platforms thrive.

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Alaskans call for 'ship-free Saturdays' as cruise tours crowd in

A cruise ship cap is being introduced in Alaska’s capital to curb overtourism.

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Swiss village considers daytripper tax to curb overtourism

The fee would not apply to those who arrive by public transport.

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‘Couldn’t take it’: Ibiza locals fed up with tourism leave the island

One local teacher flies to and from Ibiza every day because she can't afford to live on the island.

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Venice earns €1 million in first 11 days of daytripper entrance fee

Some news websites have run articles explaining how visitors can avoid paying the new fee.

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‘Mykonos of Spain’ threatens to close to tourists amid overcrowding

Tourists regularly enter into homes, steal belongings and climb up balconies.

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Spain’s Balearic Islands bring in new overnight alcohol ban

Holidaymakers also face fines of up to €1,500 for drinking in the streets.

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From sunken villages to island palaces: Italy’s most underrated lakes

While Lake Como and Garda get all the attention, here are seven Italian lakes that fly under the radar.

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Mount Fuji view blocked by black screen to deter tourists

The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local officials say enough is enough.

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Could Americans be the answer to Tenerife’s overtourism problem?

The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism.

Italy

Protests in Venice following €5 tourist entry fee

The fee was introduced yesterday for daytime visitors to tackle overtourism in the city.

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Venice entry fee: Here's when and how much you'll have to pay in 2024

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

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Venice fines tourists who don’t pay city entrance fee

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

Spain

Thousands protest in Canary Islands over 'unsustainable' mass tourism

Protestors are calling for a freeze on tourists, arguing that the current model has made life unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable for residents.

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Barcelona bus route wiped from Google Maps to deter tourist crowds

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