Avoid overcrowded destinations with these local recommendations from travel experts.
Popular European destinations are grappling with overtourism.
In Greece, visitors to the Acropolis are currently up 70 per cent on last year, forcing the ancient attraction to introduce a time slot system. Sardinia in Italy has begun to protect its beaches with towel bans, pre-booked tickets and entry fees.
From Italy to Portugal, measures are being brought in against short-term rentals to ensure tourist destinations remain liveable for locals.
But is all this battling the symptoms rather than the cause?
“To guarantee sustainability and a future for travel in the long term… we should tap into the wisdom of local communities and
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