Residents in yet another Spanish city beloved by tourists are making their voices heard against issues linked to overtourism. A platform called “Sevilla Se Muere” carried out a march in Seville’s city centre on April 10, which protested the existing tourism industry
Palma, on the Balearic island of Majorca, is undergoing an extensive makeover set to transform a waterfront area. A 2.1-mile-long stretch of the city’s Paseo Marítimo, a wonderful promenade running parallel to Palma’s seafront, is being turned into a more pedestrian-friendly area
A local politician in a Spanish city highly popular with British tourists has warned of the blow a tourist tax may deal to the local economy. The Tourism Councillor in Malaga, Arturo Bernal, branded the fee a “tax against tourism” during a
Barcelona is one of the cities in Spain attracting a large number of foreign nationals thanks to its beauty, life-work balance and weather. Still, as with any other city, Barcelona presents people living there with many challenges. Christina Davis, a YouTuber and
Millions of holidaymakers flock to the Costa de Sol and Málaga, cherished destinations in Spain, every year, but tensions are brewing as locals voice their frustration against the influx of tourists. In a bold expression of discontent, the walls and doors of
A stunning and wildlife-rich holiday destination is doubling its entry fee for tourists. The Galapagos Islands’ tourist tax hike will come into force in August, in a bid to crack down on over-tourism and raise funds to protect the environment, support the local
A popular tourist destination in the Canary Islands, Spain, has been put on high alert following recent shark sightings near its coastline. The sighting prompted authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of beachgoers. Sharks were spotted just 200 metres
The Algarve is one of the regions in Portugal most beloved by British tourists, with more than one million UK nationals visiting it in 2022. Among the most attractive aspects of this destination are its unspoiled beaches and breathtaking coastal areas, charming
A Europe-wide survey focused on the quality of life in the main cities in the continent has exposed what locals think about the places where they live. Among the aspects analysed by the poll, which the European Commission has been running since
In a bid to enhance tourism and strengthen economic ties, the Canary Islands are set to reopen a maritime connection with Morocco, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation. The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, recently met with the Moroccan