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Earth News

Greece tests eco-moorings to protect Mediterranean Posidonia seagrass

Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

13/03/2026

Moments

All the new tourist taxes coming to Europe in 2026

Barcelona's visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe.

26/02/2026

Travel News

France retains its title as the world’s most visited country

Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots.

20/02/2026

Travel News

Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.

16/02/2026

Destinations

Overseas travellers favour Europe’s shoulder seasons, data shows

As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summer, visitors are changing tack.

12/02/2026

Travel News

Chic Italian island caps tour groups to curb overtourism this summer

Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000.

11/02/2026

Travel News

Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over tourist behaviour

The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.

06/02/2026

Travel News

Is UNESCO to blame for overtourism in this tiny European village?

Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list.

04/02/2026

Travel News

Tourist numbers hit record-high in Spain

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.

04/02/2026

Travel News

Rome brings in fee to visit one of its most famous monuments

Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.”

02/02/2026

Europe News

Sustainable tourism projects celebrated at EU exhibition

The European Commission is expected to publish its EU strategy for tourism this year.

29/01/2026

Destinations

Italian valley to restrict tourist access to Instagram-famous church

It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and trespassing on private land.

27/01/2026

Travel News

Winter Olympics will ramp up pressure on overtouristed Dolomites

This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day.

16/01/2026

Travel News

What's changing for travellers to the EU in 2026?

Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes.

05/01/2026

Destinations

Fewer crowds, more peace and sun: The best of hidden Europe in 2026

As overtourism and extreme heat take over several of Europe’s most popular southern destinations, more destination dupes are emerging for hotspots like Barcelona and Venice.

03/01/2026

Destinations

Locals in these tiny European villages are getting fed up with tourist

In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back.

31/12/2025