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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 Independent 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

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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

The Guardian - UK

From the Dolomites to Sicily: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy

Spa towns, perfect seaside haunts, brilliant food and art, and spectacular walks feature on our tour of lesser-known Italy, courtesy of our readers

The Guardian - UK

Venice welcomes even stricter tourism rules – but some say it must go further

Venice’s historic centre had more than 170,000 residents in 1954. Last year, they were down to just over 49,000

The Independent UK

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More Olympics travel woes as thousands stuck after storms cancel high-speed trains from Paris

It comes as hotels were forced to cut prices during the Olympics

The Independent UK

Venice to introduce even stricter rules in its ongoing battle with overtourism

Venice will introduce even stricter rules as the lagoon city looks to limit the damage done by overtourism.

The Independent UK

Ancient Roman Appian Way becomes Italy’s 60th Unesco world heritage site

Highway that consolidated Roman empire joins modernist Romanian sculptures as latest sites added to list

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona mayor compares city to theme park as he defends strict tourism rules

The city is bracing for a potentially record 2024

The Independent UK

Corfu holidaymakers suffer 50-hour delay 'nightmare' after IT meltdown hits flights

A Tui flight to Manchester due to depart on Friday was rescheduled to Sunday

Evening Standard

In Mallorca, 20,000 Rally Against Overtourism

Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against overtourism, demanding changes to a touristic model they say is harming the Spanish Mediterranean island.

International Business Times

Barcelona to raise tourist tax for cruise passengers

The move is part of a recent raft of measures aimed at cracking down on ‘mass tourism’ to the Catalan capital

The Independent UK

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Venice makes £2million from day-tripper tax with trial scheme tipped for extension

Officials in Venice say they are trying to limit numbers to help protect the city but the move has sparked protests

The Independent UK

Venice officials defend day-tripper tax, but delay the decision on extending it

Venice city officials say the day-tripper tax netted 2.4 million euros during a test phase this summer, and that decisions on how to proceed would be made in the fall after a full analysis of the data

Evening Standard

Nice: is this the coolest city in the south of France?

There’s a lot to keep an eye on in this part of Le Sud, so here’s our guide on what to do, where to eat and the coolest hotel to stay at in the hottest city of the summer

The Guardian - UK

The renaissance of Venice’s favourite retreat

When Venetian nobles wanted to escape the heat and crowds of the city they headed to the Brenta Riviera. Today’s visitors are following their lead

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The Independent UK

The hitchhiker’s guide to improving rural transport

The Man Who Pays His Way: We need to talk about improving mobility – and how car-sharing can help

The Independent UK

Venice set to change entry charge in 2025 after results of pilot scheme

Venice’s experiment with payment systems for tourists only had a small impact on reducing crowds, a politician has said, meaning prices will almost certainly be hiked next year.

The Independent UK

Swap Spain’s overcrowded hotspots for these lesser-known gems that reach 20C in spring

Holiday favourites like Barcelona and the Costa del Sol have no trouble luring in the tourists – Elizabeth Bennett shares where to go to explore Spain without the crowds

The Independent UK

Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate

Diners were drenched by disgruntled locals who called for holidaymakers to go home

The Guardian - UK

Swanning around the Austrian lakes: a trip to Carinthia

Austria’s southernmost province has 200 pristine, swimmable lakes, adrenaline-fuelled activities – and saunas with a view

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s traditional food markets are fading away – and with them, a whole way of life

At my local market in Barcelona, I see how few young people have the time or inclination to join the queues for a friendly chat, says writer Stephen Burgen

The Guardian - UK

Rail route of the month: Nantes to Quimper, France – a Breton classic

In Brittany, modern regional trains with huge windows invite you to soak up the views. Our author’s final piece in her series takes in the line to Finistère

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