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Tag: overtourism
Want to visit the Acropolis? You might not be let in under new rules
[ad_1] On some days, 23,000 tourists cram into the ancient complex. Only 20,000 daily visitors will be let into the Acropolis of Athens, Greece’s most popular archaeological site, starting next…
This Spanish pilgrimage spot could soon introduce a tourist tax
[ad_1] “I want Santiago de Compostela to stop being just a tourist destination and a theme park,” mayor says. Santiago de Compostela, the destination of Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago…
Europe heatwave: Here’s how extreme heat is impacting travellers
[ad_1] Some holidaymakers have cut trips short after experiencing headaches, dizziness and swollen fingers. Europe’s unrelenting heatwave has prompted travel alerts and weather warnings – but tourists seem undeterred. UK…
Acropolis overcrowding: Should you visit alternative sites instead?
[ad_1] Stay longer, go off-season, don’t cruise: Here’s how to ease the burden of overtourism in Athens and beyond. Sarah Faith is a content and values writer at activist travel…
Venice classed as ‘in danger’ due to overtourism and climate change
[ad_1] UNESCO regularly reviews its World Heritage Sites and says those in Venice are ‘in danger’. UNESCO has recommended that Venice and its lagoon be added to its list of…
Europe’s tourism bosses ‘share what they love’ about their countries
[ad_1] Avoid overcrowded destinations with these local recommendations from travel experts. Popular European destinations are grappling with overtourism. In Greece, visitors to the Acropolis are currently up 70 per cent…
Travel Fever: Europe heats up as US travellers flock to the continent
[ad_1] US travellers are flocking to Europe but where are the most popular spots and what can they expect this summer? American travellers are flocking to Europe this summer, booking…
Sardinia introduces beach tickets and fees to curb overtourism
[ad_1] Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer. The Italian island of Sardinia is protecting its spectacular beaches from overtourism with multiple…
Greek Acropolis struggles with record-breaking visitors numbers
[ad_1] Visitor numbers to the attraction were up 70 per cent last month, giving a taste of what is to come this summer without crowd control. The Acropolis can’t help…