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‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one

Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement

The Guardian - UK

Venice: Hundreds of Venetians protest as city begins charging day-trippers €5 to enter

Residents fear the scheme will do nothing to reduce tourist numbers, but will turn Venice into ‘a museum, a theme park’

Evening Standard

Venice Launches Five-euro Entry Fee

Visitors entering the UNESCO World Heritage site for the day have to buy a five-euro ($5.3) ticket, with inspectors carrying out spot checks at key entry points.

International Business Times

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Venice launches pilot day-tripper entry fee to tackle mass tourism

Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

France 24

Venice access fee: what is it and how much does it cost?

The Italian Unesco site is hoping to reduce over-tourism with the charge – the first of its kind in a major city

The Guardian - UK

Restaurants In This Spanish Province Will Charge Tourists Extra To Sit In The Shade

If restaurant owners in Andalusia want to charge more, they will need to ensure that customers can visibly be aware of the price changes for certain tables.

International Business Times UK

In World First, Venice To Trial Day Tickets

Venice will this week begin charging day trippers for entry, a world first aimed at easing pressure on the Italian city drowning under the weight of mass tourism.

International Business Times

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OPINION - Barcelona could learn a thing or two from London about how to treat tourists

For years, the elderly residents of La Salut, a neighbourhood in Barcelona, have complained about being unable to get home because the number 116 bus was always too full of tourists. They were flocking to the area to see Park Güell, the cluster of mosaic-covered buildings, staircases and public squares…

Evening Standard

Five of Europe’s best national parks – with all the beauty but none of the crowds

Offering exquisite scenery, rare wildlife and spectacular trails, these under-the-radar national parks are worth tracking down

The Guardian - UK

Hit-and-run tourism is tearing the heart out of Florence – there is a better way

As I learned from managing Michelangelo’s David, visitors can be nudged away from the joyless in-and-out mission for selfies and souvenirs, says Cecilie Hollberg, director of Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia

The Guardian - UK

Greece launches ‘free’ holidays for tourists who fled 2023 Rhodes wildfires

Up to 25,000 holidaymakers, mainly from Britain, in line for vouchers to cover a week’s hotel stay

The Guardian - UK

Venice mayor says he is brave like Marco Polo in charging day-trippers €5

Luigi Brugnaro claims he is taking a risk no other politician would take with his measure to preserve the city

The Guardian - UK

‘This is the France you dream of’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries

Medieval villages, secret alleyways and Charles de Gaulle’s retreat are just some of our tipsters’ French finds

The Guardian - UK

Six of the best places in France for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing

Turquoise seas, tranquil canals and glacial lakes … France offers some of the world’s most scenic paddling routes

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Da Vinci exhibition illuminates Renaissance era genius

Pages from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus will be displayed at an exhibition dedicated to the Renaissance-era genius and painter of the Mona Lisa.

The Guardian - UK

Give in to the romance of Catalan wines

From mineral whites to juicy, spicy reds, the wines from this Spanish region are simply irresistible

International Business Times UK

Spain Warning: Travellers Can Be Slapped With £513 Fine For Breaking Airport Transfer Rule

Spain has a very strict rule about people booking a transfer from the airport or jumping in a taxi.

International Business Times UK

Italy: No More Tedious Bus, Train Journeys, People Will Soon Be Able To Fly To Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular summer destinations in the world.

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Italy Warning: When Will Venice Start Charging Entry Fees For Travellers This Year?

Venice is one of the most visited cities in Europe and not just in Italy.

International Business Times UK

Museum Director Calls Famous Italian City Florence A 'Prostitute'

Several people, including former Premier Matteo Renzi, have called for her resignation.

International Business Times

Museum Chief Brands Tourist-hit Florence A 'Prostitute'

Mass tourism has turned Florence into a "prostitute", one of the city's museum directors said Monday, sparking outrage from politicians including Italy's culture minister.

Evening Standard

Holidaymakers 'face 14-hour queues' at Dover under new EU scheme

The launch of the EU Entry-Exit system could cause major disruption

International Business Times UK

Italy Warning: Following Portofino, Village In Amalfi Coast Imposes £236 Fine For Taking Selfies

Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe, especially during the summer time.

International Business Times UK

Greece Set To Charge Tourists New Tax Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel Season

Greece is one of the most popular summer destinations across Europe.

The Guardian - UK

Rail route of the month: a dramatic ‘back door’ into Switzerland through the Italian Alps

Our slow travel expert alights from the express train in Domodossola to discover a rural route through the hills into Switzerland

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