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Dolomites mountain hut goes viral as hundreds queue for pastry

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European destinations where tourists are rewarded for good behaviour

Destinations in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Exmoor the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme.

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How Dubrovnik is managing overtourism without losing its charm

Mayor of Dubrovnik Mato Franković tells Euronews Travel how the popular Croatian city is utilising data, staggered arrival flows and planning to reshape local tourism to preserve one of Europe’s best-known destinations for the future.

Destinations

Skip the crowds: Under-the-radar European islands to visit now

Swap overcrowded hotspots for quieter shores with these lesser-known islands, where you'll find dramatic scenery, authentic local life and fewer tourists than their famous neighbours.

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Cruise holidays are taxed much less than hotels, study finds

A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.

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Europe in Motion

Where is tourism causing the steepest rise in local rents?

Greeks, Italians and Spaniards have endured some of the highest rent hikes since 2019, ranging from €200 to €300 a year, and no, it has nothing to do with energy or construction prices.

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Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise passengers

The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked.

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Venice entry fee could be hiked to €50 under new proposal

The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates.

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All of Sardinia's beach rules you need to know to avoid fines

Sardinia continues to cap the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches in summer.

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This Scottish island is closing one day a week after tourism surge

After featuring in a BBC show, Ulva received “unprecedented interest” from holidaymakers, according to local ferry operators.

Europe in Motion

Which European countries are becoming the most hostile to travellers?

As tourism surges across Europe, tensions with local communities are mounting over access to housing and rising costs. Which countries are seeing the biggest backlash?

Destinations

Machu Picchu overtourism: Bucket list dream turning into a ‘nightmare’

A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems.

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Skip the crowds: Uncommon day trips in Europe's most visited cities

Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights.

Destinations

Which European countries attract the most tourists?

The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing where hundreds of millions of travellers are spending their holidays across the continent.

Destinations

Revealed: The world’s best walking cities

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

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Greece unveils framework to curb overtourism and protect special areas

The development of tourism on the islands 'must continue without altering their special characteristics', said the Environment Minister, and 'the plan is open to correction', said the Tourism Minister.

Destinations

Is Malta the latest European country to grapple with overtourism?

A recent poll has found that Maltese public opinion is split on whether visitor footfall is ‘just about right’ or ‘excessive’.