A beautiful city in England crowned as the most walkable is constantly named the prettiest for its stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. York in England looks straight out of a fairytale.more
Italian media have published a video showing a terrified and hand-wounded Polish tourist who was attacked in Rome's San Lorenzo district - a place of clubs, bars and fun for young people. "The Wild West"-this is what the neighbourhood was called by the daily newspaper La Repubblica, which posted the video of the young Polish woman.more
Tasmania has decided to develop tourism in the winter season by offering non-standard temporary jobs, such as taking wombats for a walk, the British BBC reported.more
A ban on barefoot walking has been introduced by the mayor of the well-known seaside resort of San Felice Circeo in Italy's Lazio region. Fines of up to €500 are also being threatened for walking around the centre of the resort in beachwear and hanging up washing in prominent places.more
Greenwich’s High Street has been named as “one of the loveliest in the UK” by The Times. The Times has described the borough as being "fiercely proud of its heritage and protective of its independent retailers".more
In recent years, discussions about tourism have been dominated by one issue - the excess of visitors. Other cities and travel regions are trying to outdo each other with ideas to limit the flow of tourists. A recent study looked at which European attractions are the most crowded. It turned out that most tourists besiege Versailles.more
In Mallorca, which is popular among holidaymakers, there are more and more protests by the local population against the mass influx of tourists to this Spanish island. Its inhabitants are increasingly expressing their dissatisfaction by organizing pickets on the beaches.more
Temperatures of up to 42-43 degrees Celsius are expected to be brought by the African anticyclone called Minos approaching Italy. According to meteorologists, the heat is to be hellish, and that is why the phenomenon that brings it is named after the judge from Hell from Dante's "Divine Comedy", who assigns a place to sinful souls.more
Tunnels beneath the streets of London could soon be opened up to the public as part of plans to create a vast tourist attraction in the capital. Some 8,000 sq m of tunnels that run under High Holborn were built in 1942 as an air raid shelter to provide protection during the Blitz.more
Polish tourists booked hotels for holidays more in advance this year than in 2023; the average length of stay in accommodation facilities and the amount paid for overnight stays is increasing, according to data compiled by a provider of IT solutions for hotels.more
From about 30 to even 700 euros a day you have to pay for a stay on a paid beach in Italy with sun loungers and an umbrella - such data were presented by the consumer rights organization Codacons. She noted that compared to last year's summer season, these prices increased by 3 to 5 percent.more
The first heatwave of the year is coming over Italy, which could bring temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. The so-called African anticyclone will arrive over the centre and north today and tomorrow and will hit the south between Sunday and Monday, meteorologists explained.more
The drought that has been affecting Catalans for several months now has introduced a new plague - insects that pose a threat to human health, such as cockroaches, ticks and tiger mosquitoes. Experts from the Catalan Association of Environmental Health Companies (ADEPAP) warn against their presence.more
In the months preceding the tourist season, Croatia was visited by 3.4 million tourists - 10% more than last year. more than last year. Poles turned out to be one of the most numerous guests - according to data from the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ).more
"Tourist, enjoy your stay in Florence and respect it" - this is the message of the campaign in the city, launched by its authorities before the summer season, when hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world will arrive there. As explained, the aim is to "sensitize guests" to the need to visit in a spirit of respect and responsibility.more
Almost 60 per cent of Poles plan to go on a holiday trip with a budget of up to PLN 3,000 per person, according to a Santander Consumer Bank survey. For 48 per cent of respondents, the most burdensome expense during a holiday is booking accommodation, it indicated.more
Liverpool has been named the UK’s best large city for a break, with the ‘lively’ and ‘buzzy’ town beating London, Manchester and Cardiff for the number one spot.
Liverpool scored 84% in a survey by consumer body Which?, with visitors underscoring a wide range of cultural and historical attractions beyond the Beatles.more
With only 800 inhabitants, the Swiss village of Lauterbrunnen is paralysed by an excessive influx of visitors. Following in the footsteps of Venice, for example, the local authorities are planning to introduce a 'tourist tax'. As yet, it has not been decided when such a levy would apply and how high it would be. It is being considered that a one-day stay will cost tourists between 5 and 10 francs more
Norway will severely restrict the entry of Russian tourists from May 29, the Ministry of Justice in Oslo announced today. As added, this is a "reaction to Russia's illegal aggressive war in Ukraine."more
Polish cities are included in various rankings from time to time, but few have so far climbed to the top. One exception is Poland's capital, which has been hailed as the cheapest European city break destination. The low costs of accommodation, food and public transport that Warsaw offers can be a considerable incentive for tourists.more
Bournemouth has become the first seaside resort in the UK to introduce a 'tourist tax' as business owners voted to approve measures which will see a family of four charged an extra £34 for a week's stay.more
Despite the record revenues that tourism brings to the economy, protests against mass tourism are increasing in Spain. Paradoxically, they are intensifying in the regions that have benefited the most from the development of this industry, such as the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Andalusia and Catalonia - notes the "Expansion" daily.more
The popularity of a given place among tourists may turn out to be its curse. The inhabitants of the charming village of Binibeca Vell, located in Menorca, have experienced this. For some time now, its population has been complaining not only about the excess but also about the inappropriate behavior of tourists, blaming officials for the situation.more
More and more Polish tourists are robbed in Rome - this information was provided to PAP by consular services. As they emphasize, foreigners should be especially vigilant in the Eternal City. It has been under tourist siege for weeks, which is being taken advantage of by pickpockets and car thieves.more
2024 may be a record year in terms of the number of foreign tourists arriving in Spain. From January to March, over 16.1 million foreigners came there for vacation.more