A British island’s beach has been labelled a “dump” after it was left to deteriorate for years. Sandown Beach on the Isle of Wight was once the island’s most iconic stretch of coast, according to tourist sites like Visit The Isle of
British holiday makers could soon feel unwelcome in one of their favourite Spanish resorts, as anti-tourist mania grips the country. Last week saw huge demonstrations on the Canary Islands, as local communities vented their anger over mass tourism. Organisers of the rally
Hotel bosses in Benidorm have admitted they are “very worried” by the mass tourism protests in the Canary Islands. Fede Fuster, head of local hotel association HOSBEC, said last Saturday’s demonstrations across the Atlantic archipelago and ongoing actions by campaigners including a
The mayor of Marbella, a resort city in Spain’s Costa del Sol loved by British tourists, has provided an update on a much-criticised ban amid an ongoing drought affecting several parts of the country. Marbella, in the Malaga province part of the
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