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…
‘I will not be back’ – Mirror readers explain why they’re ditching Spain
Spain is by far the most popular country among UK travellers, with close to 18 million of us visiting in 2023 — far more than…
‘I stayed up until 2am to see iconic attraction but it was still horribly busy’
Polya Palazova, 21, went to the Italian capital to see the new Pope and take in the sights - but she was left stunned by…
Brits ‘scared away’ from Majorca as holiday hotspot left ‘completely dead’
Some locals in Majorca are claiming that certain resorts are 'empty', with one hospitality boss sounding the alarm over the impact that overtourism protests are…
Brits in Spain warned to avoid rowdy behaviour and stick to ten rules
Spanish tourists have been handed a list of 10 strict rules they must follow while visiting Malaga. The new campaign by the local council is…
Anti-tourist protests turn violent as holidaymakers harassed and shops smashed
Tensions boiled over this past Friday as throngs of mostly peaceful protesters, brandishing placards with messages like "Gringo: Stop stealing our home" and demanding immediate…
Tourists on Spanish island directed to fake beaches in ‘dirty’ ploy by fed-up locals
The latest strategy consists of inventing names of "secret" coves that do not actually exist, so that tourists flock to urban areas that have nothing…
Anti-tourism protestors’ message for ‘enemies’ as holiday hotspots face warning
As Brits abroad are faced with furious graffiti and water pistols, overtourism protesters have explained why exactly visitors may have gotten the wrong end of…
Brits avoid Spain after protests and warn ‘we won’t go if we’re not wanted’
A number of travel company bosses have reported dealing with clients who have made the decision to go elsewhere, following major overtourism protests last weekendSome…
Canary Island with most tourists named – but European destination takes top spot
A new report has named one Canary Island destination the most tourist-dense island in all of Europe, and singled out one EU country in particular…
Tourists from huge European country flood Canary Islands and it’s not just Brits
The Canary Island set a new benchmark for international tourism, despite ongoing anti-tourist protests - and holidaymakers from one EU country in particular make up…
Spanish region named ‘mini Britain’ home to more Brits than Bath and Chester
This Andalusian village is considered a "mini-Britain". But while Brits have long lived in harmony with locals in the area, the country's housing crisis is…
European country dubbed world’s most crowded – and it’s not Greece or Spain
Research has revealed that there is one country in Europe where tourists outnumber locals three to one, and surprisingly, it's none of the summer hotspots…
Brits heading to Spain should make four checks now after Airbnb crackdown
In recent months, tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets protesting rising housing and rental costs, which many say have been driven…
England’s ‘prettiest village’ curbs major upgrade due to ‘over-tourism’ fears
The council chairman of a popular UK tourist destination has said that introducing a new car park was "not plausible" as the village continues to…
Outrage as Spanish attractions slapped with aggressive message to tourists
One of the buildings attacked is the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, which dates back to the 14th century, and is the official residence of…
Tiny European beach that could be in the Caribbean named among 10 best
According to a ranking by travel professionals, this tiny beach in Santanyi has been named one of Europe's best beaches of 2025 despite being the…
Two major Spanish destinations confirm plan to cap tourist numbers
The holiday hotspots have stated that their '"residents are the priority nowadays", and have hinted at capping tourist numbers.Two tourist hotspots will be focusing on…
Police intervene as protesters target tourists with new tactic in Spanish hotspot
Protesters sprayed the bus with water(Image: Twitter X)Tourist aboard a sight-seeing bus in Barcelona were blocked and squirted with water by protesters.The organizers of many…
Spain delivers scathing review of ‘certain type’ of British tourists
In a recent series rounding up European sentiment about tourists from across the globe, British tourists received sharp-tongued reviews from Spaniards for excessive drinking and…