3 h. ago Europe holiday hotspots becoming 'ghost towns' with empty hotels and dead nightlife

Wars, recessions, overtourism protests and fed-up locals are just some of the reasons why visitor numbers are slumping in some resorts that rely heavily on holidaymakers

Events

4 d. ago 'I live in Spanish holiday hotspot and tourists should be wary of one thing'

Spain attracts many holidaymakers annually, with Brits making up a significant portion, drawn by the island’s sunshine and coastline, but a resident of one holiday hotspot has spoken out about a certain travel issue

Society

5 d. ago 'Disgusting' European holiday hotspot now on 'brink of collapse' due to overtourism

Many people have complained of how 'disgusting' the city has become. 'Yes, the residents are virtually extinct. Mass tourism has killed the city,' someone said.

Politics

3 w. ago Cost of a family summer holiday to top European hotspots skyrockets by more than a fifth in a single year

Prices of ten typical tourist items including lunch, an evening meal, suncream and drinks such as mineral water and a glass of wine, have increased in 13 of 16 popular European holiday hotspots.

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4 w. ago Europe's holiday hotspot hell: Videos show streets groaning with crowds and huge queues at famed beauty spots in Italy and Greece

Europe is groaning under a tourism surge that's overwhelming some of its most famous hotspots and sparking raging anti-tourism protests from locals.

Culture

4 w. ago Warning issued to tourists in Spain over common items worn on the streets

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for the European holiday hotspot - with the threat of hefty fines if the rules are broken.

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