With the return of tourists, some of the world's most popular tourist destinations are flat-out , telling tourists to stay away in 2023.
Lanzarote, Spain
Lanzarote has long been a top getaway choice for the British, making up around half of the island's overseas visitors. However, the days of budget drinking until dawn is over, as the Spanish President wants to attract "higher quality"visitors to spend more and drink less. The island declared itself a tourist-packed area early in 2023.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona has it all: modem art, a massive beach, all-night parties, and the food,culture and sunshine you want from a European city break. It' also full of tourists. In 2022, the city took steps to limit the size of tour groups and introduce noise restrictions. The city will further limit numbers ensure better life quality for locals.
Santorini, Greece
The Greek island attracts two million visitors annually, a significant number considering the island's year-round population of around 10,000 . While tourism is a large part of the economy, the island started restrictions in 2019,when passengers were limited to 8,000 per day and tourists weighing over 100kg were banned from riding donkeys.
Amalfi Coast,Italy
In 2022,Amalfi Coast took number plate system for visitors.Cars with odd (奇数的)number plates were allowed access to the coast on one day ,while cars ending in an even number were permitted to enter on the next.Local residents and public transport were exception. The coast also featured on Fodor's list of places to avoid visiting in 2023 for its over-tourism.