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Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All the 2025 tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained - euronews.com - Spain - city European - city Madrid - city Venice - city Athens - city Some
euronews.com
05.02.2025

Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All the 2025 tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained

Travel in Europe is getting more complicated to navigate for tourists. Some cities now charge a daily tourist tax that you have to pay on arrival. 

I've lived in Barcelona for years. Here are 6 things tourists should skip — and what they should do instead. - insider.com - Los Angeles
insider.com
29.01.2025

I've lived in Barcelona for years. Here are 6 things tourists should skip — and what they should do instead.

With the picturesque beaches, Gaudi architecture, and mouthwatering tapas and wine it's no wonder Barcelona is one of the world's top tourist destinations.

Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans - euronews.com - Spain - Eu - city Madrid - city Sanchez
euronews.com
19.01.2025

Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans

Spain is planning to introduce a 100 per cent tax on properties bought by non-EU residents in its latest move to protect the housing market from foreign buyers.

4 Parents Share Their Tips for Enjoying a Family Trip to Barcelona - cntraveler.com - Spain - Portugal - Britain - Usa - city Madrid
cntraveler.com
16.01.2025

4 Parents Share Their Tips for Enjoying a Family Trip to Barcelona

Spain consistently ranks as one of our readers' favorite countries to visit, with evergreen holiday destinations like Mallorca and thriving cultural capitals like Madrid and Barcelona. While the latter may be widely beloved for its youthful nightlife and ancient history, it's also an underrated city for families traveling with kids and teenagers.

From street protests to an Airbnb ban, all the ways Barcelona said no to tourists in 2024 - euronews.com - Spain - Italy
euronews.com
25.12.2024

From street protests to an Airbnb ban, all the ways Barcelona said no to tourists in 2024

The writing was on the wall - literally. Last year, graffiti appeared in Barcelona telling tourists, “We spit in your beer. Cheers!” Another message read: “Your luxury trip - my daily misery”. 

Ferry fares increase in 2025: Here's how to save money on Europe's most popular routes - euronews.com - Morocco - Germany - Iceland - Denmark - France - county Price - city Rome - city Helsinki - Faroe Islands - Jersey
euronews.com
16.12.2024

Ferry fares increase in 2025: Here's how to save money on Europe's most popular routes

As the end of the year approaches, thoughts begin to turn to plans for next summer and a welcome getaway to another country. Travelling by ferry is a popular option, with the European ferry sector transporting some 794 million passengers a year.

In Barcelona's Eixample District, an Historic Hotel Excels in Modern Comforts - matadornetwork.com - Spain
matadornetwork.com
10.12.2024

In Barcelona's Eixample District, an Historic Hotel Excels in Modern Comforts

Barcelona’s oldest family-owned luxury hotel rises between two of Gaudí’s finest landmarks on the Passeig de Gràcia. The Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona sailed into its second century of operation in 2018 with a flock of awards recognizing its gastronomy, amenities, and hospitality.

My Husband and I Signed Up for Tango Lessons in Barcelona. It Was the Highlight of Our Trip. - matadornetwork.com - Spain - Argentina
matadornetwork.com
10.12.2024

My Husband and I Signed Up for Tango Lessons in Barcelona. It Was the Highlight of Our Trip.

On a recent trip to Barcelona, my husband, two friends, and I raced around trying to see all the famous sights, from the Sagrada Familia to Park Güell and the Picasso Museum. At night, we indulged in tapas and delicious local wine. It was our friend’s first time in Europe, and while there, the four of us wanted to experience something more authentic to get a real taste of local life. Having heard about Airbnb Experiences through work, I found a Tango experience in Barcelona that seemed to fit the bill. After getting the thumbs up from my friends, I booked the experience for all of us with my own funds (this was not a sponsored event).

Crowds, breakdowns, and copper thefts: What’s the real reason for Spain’s ongoing rail issues? - euronews.com - Spain - France - Italy - city Madrid
euronews.com
30.11.2024

Crowds, breakdowns, and copper thefts: What’s the real reason for Spain’s ongoing rail issues?

"It's like this almost every day," laments Paola, who is waiting for her train to go to Barcelona for work. It’s already one hour and 45 minutes late. She still doesn’t know when she will be able to leave Madrid.

Catalonia's holiday rental ban may not be allowed under EU law as Airbnb pushes back - euronews.com - Spain - city Amsterdam - Eu - city Brussels - city Athens
euronews.com
23.11.2024

Catalonia's holiday rental ban may not be allowed under EU law as Airbnb pushes back

Catalonia's recent ban on Airbnb-style holiday rentals breaches EU law, according to a complaint filed with the European Commission by an industry group.

Fewer Crowds, Bargain Prices: ‘Quiet Season’ Cruising in the Mediterranean - nytimes.com - city Amsterdam - Bahamas - Greece - Bermuda
nytimes.com
11.11.2024

Fewer Crowds, Bargain Prices: ‘Quiet Season’ Cruising in the Mediterranean

After a summer of overtourism in cruise ports like Barcelona and Amsterdam, and talk of caps on ship arrivals in Greece and other places, the cruise industry has come up with a surprising suggestion for where to sail in winter: Europe.

'Do not travel unless strictly necessary': Chaos at Barcelona airport as terminal and runway flooded - euronews.com - Spain
euronews.com
07.11.2024

'Do not travel unless strictly necessary': Chaos at Barcelona airport as terminal and runway flooded

Catastrophic flooding continues in Spain, with Barcelona airport and the surroundings the latest area to be affected.

Barcelona's New Tourism Protests, Hotel Labor Strikes and Attracting Indian Tourists - skift.com - Spain - Usa - city Boston - city Seattle - India - city Abu Dhabi - city Dubai
skift.com
15.10.2024

Barcelona's New Tourism Protests, Hotel Labor Strikes and Attracting Indian Tourists

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

America's Cup Sparks Protests Against Mass Tourism in Barcelona - skift.com - Spain
skift.com
15.10.2024

America's Cup Sparks Protests Against Mass Tourism in Barcelona

Thousands of locals in Barcelona took to the streets on Sunday to demand that the city stop hosting the America’s Cup and other large tourism events.

Ask Skift: How Are Destinations Combatting Overtourism? - skift.com - Spain - Japan - India - Indonesia - prefecture Yamanashi
skift.com
01.10.2024

Ask Skift: How Are Destinations Combatting Overtourism?

Dozens of destinations worldwide have struggled to manage a surge in visitor numbers in recent years and a growing number of communities are expressing frustration with mass tourism.

Mallorca Had Record Hotel Stays Despite Overtourism Protests - skift.com - Spain - Usa
skift.com
26.09.2024

Mallorca Had Record Hotel Stays Despite Overtourism Protests

Mallorca continues to be one of Spain’s most popular tourist regions despite its recent large-scale protests.

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