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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.

Moments

Take a look inside Europe’s quirkiest luxury hotels

From Amsterdan to Tuscany, skip the chain hotels and plan a more memorable stay.

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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.

Destinations

Europe’s off-the-beaten-track highlights according to travellers

You might not get to see iconic landmarks or eat in raved-about restaurants, but you’ll find space, peace and a few surprises.

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Could Croatia be the most sustainable travel destination in Europe?

Shoulder season travel and regional destinations top the Balkan country’s sustainable tourism strategy.

Earth News

Eurostar vows to power its trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030

In one European country, its trains have already been running entirely on wind power since 2017.

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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.

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New underwater tunnel could link Europe and Africa by train

The plan was first discussed in 1979 - but Spain’s transport minister is keen to revive it.

Italy

Protests in Venice following €5 tourist entry fee

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

Moments

Euroviews. These three European cities show you can get tourism policies right

To harness the power of travel, alleviate the drawbacks with smart policies, and make our world more tolerant and inclusive in the process — that’s the vision I’d like to offer, Peter Lochbihler writes.

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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.

Destinations

These are Europe’s best hidden gems: How many have you visited?

European Best Destinations has published its annual list of the best hidden gems on the continent.

Residences

Inside the glamping boom - from the man who saw it coming

Want to make the most of the great outdoors on your summer holidays but don’t know where to start?

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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.

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Amsterdam bans new hotels in latest measure to curb mass tourism

The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists.

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‘Venice is not a museum’: Activists slam new day-tripper fee

The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre.

Moments

Two of the world’s most luxurious train journeys are in Europe

Want to reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury? Try these fancy train journeys.

Travel News

All the countries where you have to pay a ‘tourist tax’ in 2024

From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism.

Destinations

Ditch the city for these under-the-radar villages in Europe

These are Europe's Best Tourism Villages according to UN Tourism.