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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

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

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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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

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‘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

The Guardian - 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.

International Business Times 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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Venice Is Charging Tourists a €5 Entrance Fee, Here's How You Can Get Exempted

Tourists in Venice will be able to avoid paying the entry fee on the condition that they are staying for longer than a single day in the Italian city.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - UK

Why tourists need to respect the locals

Letter: The people who live and work in tourist hotspots such as Florence are engaging and generous, and deserve consideration, writes Stuart Henson

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Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.

The Guardian - UK

That sinking feeling: why long-suffering Venice is quite right to make tourists pay

The overcrowded city is leading the way with a tax on day trippers, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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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’

International Business Times

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.

France 24

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times 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

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.

Evening Standard

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…

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