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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

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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

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

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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

The Independent UK

Tui corrects misleading ‘Brexit advice’ on website for travel to Europe

Exclusive: The region’s biggest holiday company incorrectly claimed the Etias scheme started in 2022

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re not anti-tourist’: Italy’s picturesque villages struggle to cope with deluge of Insta-visitors

The five villages of the Cinque Terre are determined to ensure the once sleepy area is not overwhelmed by mass tourism

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A new design exhibition in Tunis explores contemporary Tunisian craft

Located in the heart of Tunis, 'Carthagisme,' at Lamia Bousnina Gallery presents contemporary interpretations of Tunisian culture and craft

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s very wild. I’ve seen wolves’: a hike through the forests and ghost villages of secret Galicia

Trains from Britain to Spain put me a taxi ride away from Ribeira Sacra – an unspoiled region of river gorges, chestnut groves and rich history

The Guardian - UK

Under-the-radar wines from southern Spain

Valencia might be famous for its sweet wines, but the lesser known bottles from the region are well worth a try

International Business Times UK

Italians Demand an End to 'Monstrous' Al Fresco Dining Trend Loved by Tourists

Locals in Rome have grown disgruntled with visitors engaging in al fresco dining more often as more pavement space has been taken up and it is noisier at night.

The Independent UK

The secret heart-shaped European peninsula perfect for a foodie holiday

Fancy oysters straight from cages underneath a pontoon? Kirsty Masterman immerses herself in a destination perfect food lovers and history buffs

The Independent UK

Venice entry fee labelled ‘total failure’ with tourists still flowing into the city

Opposing city councillors say visitor numbers have increased following the introduction of a €5 tax

The Guardian - UK

A walk across Italy in Garibaldi’s footsteps: from Ravenna to the coast of Tuscany

A route tracing the hero’s flight across the peninsula in 1849 runs spectacularly over the Apennines then descends to the sea via a string of gorgeous Tuscan towns

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