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Some Spanish destinations that are popular among travel seekers could soon cut down tourist numbers. with Barcelona's mayor saying she wants to reduce the number of cruise ships visiting the hotspot.

Glasgow Live

Popular holiday destination to join Spanish hotspot list reducing tourist numbers

Barcelona is the latest Spanish holiday destination that have announced plans to reduce the amount of worldwide tourists crowding their streets, alongside Ibiza and the Canary Islands.

Edinburgh Live

Barcelona could join Spanish hotspots cracking down on tourists this summer

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Barcelona joins list of Spanish hotspots trying to keep tourists away for summer

Barcelona is the latest Spanish destination to announce plans to reduce the number of visitors, following in the footsteps of Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and the Canary Islands

Daily Mirror

Disgruntled tourists leave savage Tripadvisor reviews of iconic landmarks

Tripadvisor reviewers have lashed out at a series of iconic landmarks across Europe, including the Colosseum, the Eifel Tower, the Acropolis, the Brandenburg Gate and the Széchenyi Baths and Pool

Daily Mirror

UK passport holders issued nine-month warning for travel change in the EU

People will no longer need their passport stamped upon returning from certain European countries.

Daily Record

Hotel Portrait Milano: high-end luxury with effortless style

Robbie Smith checks in and finds an intoxicating blend of Italian elegance, style and charm

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Spanish beach city named one of the world's most desirable holiday destinations

The ten best 'alternative capitals' have been revealed

Irish Mirror

Best romantic European city break destinations for couples

Whether you’re after wild natural beauty, thermal soaks and spa time, or cobblestoned streets and canal charm, Ianthe Butt shares 10 of Europe’s best getaways for lovers

The Independent UK

Peak rail fares in Scotland to be axed for six months to encourage train travel

Trial will see Edinburgh-Glasgow day-return fare almost halved, with ‘oodles of capacity’ on rush-hour trains

The Independent UK

Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca planning to limit number of tourists over summer months

It comes as Lanzarote declared itself 'saturated' last week

Belfast Live

Spanish island popular with Brits wants to slash tourist numbers to tackle 'saturation'

Part of the new strategy by the Island Council of Lanzarote will be to become less dependent on Brits who currently account for more than half of holiday numbers

Daily Mirror

Canary Islands: La Palma volcano goes silent, but anger rumbles on

After lying dormant for half a century, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, in Spain's Canary Islands, suddenly exploded in a river of fire on September 19, 2021. The eruption lasted for 85 days. No one was killed, but more than 1,000 homes were destroyed, as well as 70…

France 24

‘We’re like an island’: inside Florence’s secret neighbourhood

Only minutes from the centre of one of Italy’s most visited cities, the Sant’Ambrogio district has managed to stay under the tourist radar. Locals in market square tell us what makes it so special

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Carnival fever in the French city of Dunkirk

In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates…

Liverpool Echo

Man's flight to Italy and pizza cost him less than a Domino's

He got a cheap plane ticket to Milan and managed to score a margarita pizza for less than a Domino's

The Guardian - UK

A solo trip around Europe, with my travel phobia? I only wish I’d done it sooner

My first trip alone was daunting, but the romance and beauty of Paris, Florence and Rome helped me conquer my fears

The Guardian - UK

Ancient statue of Hercules emerges from Rome sewer repairs

Work depicting mythological hero and apparently dating back to Roman imperial period found near Appian Way

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A snapshot of France’s thriving tourism industry

For decades, France has been the world's number one tourist destination, ahead of Spain and the United States. In 2019, nearly 90 million people visited the country. The aim had been to reach 100 million tourists by 2020, but then the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Yet after several tough years, the…

Daily Mirror

Top 25 European travel destinations for 2023 - Rome and Barcelona top the list

Two in five Brits want to visit somewhere they have never been before this year - with Italy, Spain, and Greece the most popular European countries

Daily Mirror

Best months to visit Greece if you want cheap holidays and great weather

The Acropolis of Athens is home to many of the most famous Ancient Greek monuments, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, and the Temple of Athena Nike, and is great to visit in the off-season

Daily Mirror

Holiday warning for Brits as -2C temperatures and snow hit Spanish hotspots

The UK isn't the only place shivering through sub-zero weather as holiday hotspots in Majorca feel the freeze with temperatures plummeting as low as -2C as heavy snow falls

Wales Online

Greece is now most popular holiday destination, overtaking Spain and Portugal

Zakynthos is the most popular Greek island for those looking to escape the British weather, closely followed by Crete and Corfu

The New Daily

Northern lights make Scandinavia a bucket-list travel destination

Witnessing the northern lights is one experience every traveller should see.

Daily Record

Travel rules for Spain, US, Thailand and more from passport to Covid requirements

Those planning to jet off in 2023 may want to check the local entry requirements and visa rules at popular hotspots.

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