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Spain Logs Record Summer Tourism As Inflow Draws Protests

Spain welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that has triggered some protests in the country.

International Business Times

Residents of Spain’s Menorca say ‘enough’ to overtourism

Venice, Barcelona, Marseille... For several summers now, these European cities have been sounding the alarm about overtourism. In Spain, the second most-visited country in the world after France, this came to a head when thousands of people protested across the country this summer. ENTR went to Menorca, a small island…

France 24

Brits face e-borders 'summer holidays queue nightmare' at small airport tourist hotspots in Europe

They will have to register their fingerprints, provide a facial scan and answer questions about their stay when they first arrive in the EU

Evening Standard

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Third of people in Spain say local area has too many foreign tourists

Exclusive: YouGov polling across Europe suggests most countries are sympathetic to protests against overtourism

The Guardian - UK

Most overcrowded country in the world is in Europe - with almost four tourists to every local

There are 3.6 tourists to every one resident living in this country

The Independent UK

Food writer, Tamar Adler on her perfect restaurant experience

Guest editor Laila Gohar has asked friends and creatives to share their perfect restaurant experience. Here, chef and food writer, Tamar Adler recounts a momentous meal for a happy occasion

Wallpaper

Rome set to change rules for tourists visiting one of its busiest monuments

It will cost money and visitors will be limited

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Europe’s perfect one-day journey: Travel Switzerland by rail and bus, from deep south to far north

Simon Calder on how to glide through generous Alpine scenery between two spectacular locations

The Independent UK

Sorrento to Santorini: nine Mediterranean escapes for autumn sunshine

As the summer ends, the UK weather can be even more unpredictable than usual – so seek out some rays of reliable sunshine in these south European destinations

The Guardian - UK

British tourists flock to Spain despite summer of overtourism protests

Spain welcomed 10.9 million international visitors in July

The Independent UK

Why you should swap the crowded French Riviera for Marseille’s lesser-known shores

Nice local Chloe Braithwaite finds respite from the summer crowds of the Cote d'Azur in the sleepy towns that surround France’s oldest city

The Independent UK

Plans for Dover vehicle holding areas to avert traffic chaos amid new EU border controls

Under the entry-exit system, British travellers to the Schengen Area will need to provide a facial biometric and fingerprints

The Independent UK

Italy plans tourist tax of up to €25 a night to tackle overcrowding in cities like Florence and Rome

The increased levy could fund bin collections in financially disadvantaged cities

The Independent UK

Holiday warning as Greece told it must change its tourism model

Greece is among Europe’s hardest-hit countries by global warming

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The best holidays to book for October 2025, from off-season Dubrovnik to Vietnam tours

Whether autumn calls for an introduction to Vietnam, a beach escape in Menorca or a walk around Lake Windermere, we’ve something to inspire you

The Independent UK

Lisbon restaurants charging secret cheaper prices for locals with ‘whispered’ two-tier menu scheme

Multilingual menus reportedly offer secret rates for residents

The Independent UK

This is what it takes for a gondolier to qualify to work in Venice – and they can earn up to €150,000 a year

Candidates have to pay for their own theory and practical courses before getting a license

The Guardian - UK

Fish thieves not welcome: Galicians coin term for stereotypical Madrid tourist

As madrileños head for the cooler Atlantic coast, those in the north have given them an unflattering nickname

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Hotel Grand Universe Lucca: a slice of Tuscan history with chic modern comforts

Looking for a dreamy weekend escape from London? This gem in Lucca should fit the bill, says Cathy Hawker

The Guardian - UK

Soave summer: refreshing Italian wines

For gloriously dry white wines that can handle the heat, look to the hills of the Veneto region

The Independent UK

Spanish Tourist Office says overtourism protests have been ‘heavily inflated’ by UK media

Exclusive: Spain’s tourism offices say travel to the country is safe and call for a ‘sense of perspective’

The Guardian - UK

Protests over mass tourism could spread beyond Spain, says Unesco official

Situation ‘out of balance’ as local people are priced out of housing and frustrated by hordes of selfie-seekers

The Guardian - UK

‘It has had no impact’: Venice’s effort to curb overtourism fails to thin crowds

Gondolas jostle for space and tourists still crowd St Mark’s Square, as critics argue piecemeal approach is fruitless

The Guardian - UK

Twin border towns reunited in Italy and Slovenia for capital of culture

Gorizia was split in 1947 between Italy and Nova Gorica in Slovenia. Next year they are coming back together as European capital of culture

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s ‘antidote to overtourism’: exploring unexpected delights in Vicenza and beyond

A new Italian holidays app, created by locals, helps steer travellers away from tourist traps by highlighting unusual places to eat, sleep and visit

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