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Venetians are reviving a centuries-old rowing tradition to promote a sustainable way of getting around, and to show visitors the city at its most authentic

A fiasco like HS2 could never happen here – our fast train network is so popular that no Spanish government would dare give up on it, says journalist María Ramírez

Funky cocktails, natural wines and snacky Italian food: Forza’s threquel deserves a round of applause

In the city’s fast-moving traffic, the bicibús (bike bus) provides sanctuary for cycling children – and turns the school run into a party

More than 11,000 people have landed on the island in recent days – a decade on from when hundreds were killed in a shipwreck

From tourist taxes to caps, here are the holiday hotspots taking measures to bring down escalating visitor numbers

Decision due just weeks after Unesco warned of irreversible damage to popular Italian city

‘We feel like foreigners in our own home’ says activist as city’s population dwarfed by visitors

A trip to Portugal, Britain’s oldest ally, was a painful reminder of the benefits of EU membership

Our rail travel expert picks the best routes for exploring mainland Europe by train and ferry

Tourist numbers in Europe this summer have returned to almost pre-Covid levels, with especially high demand from North American travellers. But the summer season has been far from smooth, with holidaymakers encountering heatwaves, wildfires and the return of overcrowding at some of Europe’s most popular sights. Some of the troubles…