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Summer travel disruption fears over new biometric checks at European borders

EU urged to tell authorities to stand down EES controls if needed to avert delays at airports and border crossings

The Guardian - UK

Spain sets a tourism record with 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025

Spain welcomed a record 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025, according to the National Statistics Institute

The Independent UK

Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow at celebrated water feature

Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close access

The Independent UK

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This Spanish town has been living under a rock for 500 years — and people still call it home

Imagine walking down a quiet Spanish street and realising the “roof” above your head isn’t a building at all; it’s a massive slab of natural rock. Not decorative. Not artificial. It is just there. That’s Setenil de las Bodegas, a small town in southern Spain that quite literally exists inside…

The Times of India

The Pope will travel in Europe this year. Here’s where he plans to go

Pope Leo XIV is set to fulfil Pope Francis’ wish of visiting a key migration entry point to Europe

The Independent UK

Forget all the artisanal cheese. French crisps are absolutely depraved

A trip to the supermarché this Christmas opened my eyes to crisps flavoured with Flemish stew, salted butter and other flagrant crimes, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025

From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the year

The Guardian - UK

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‘It’s like stepping into a Renaissance masterpiece’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy

The country has so many cultural and historical treasures that relatively few are known to tourists. Our tipsters share their discoveries, from ancient hill towns to a mini Venice

The Guardian - UK

History comes alive at a new hotel-museum in the ancient Italian city of Matera

The past lives again at an unusual immersive hotel housed in the cave dwellings of Italy’s oldest city, once ruled by ancient Greece

The Guardian - UK

High-speed rail network possible by 2040, says European Commission

Plan to cut journey times between major cities could reduce Berlin-Copenhagen trip from seven to four hours

The Guardian - UK

SLS Barcelona: Is this the city's most exciting new hotel?

Whether you’ve got tickets to Primavera and need to book somewhere to stay, or want to swerve the over-touristed centre, this Ennismore opening has much to recommend it, says William Hosie

Evening Standard

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for red peppers stuffed with orzo, tuna, capers and herbs

Small pasta shapes from a wondrous Roman bakery inspire a delicious dish that will keep for days

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s new biometric border checks: what do non-EU travellers need to know?

Visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will have their faces and fingerprints scanned under the new entry/exit system

The Guardian - AU

Will I be able to get into France without medical insurance?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on the EU entry-exit system and the safety of Tanzania for solo female travellers

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Evening Standard

The Hoxton Poblenou: Where the chic set hang out in Barcelona's coolest neighbourhood

Need somewhere to stay for the next Primavera festival, or just want to beat the crowds in bustling Barcelona? This El Poblenou stay is the place to be, says William Hosie

The Guardian - UK

A place at the farmer’s table on a foodie trip to Trieste

On the border with Slovenia, the Italian region of Friuli–Venezia Giulia continues a centuries-old tradition of farms opening their doors and serving up a feast to the public

The Guardian - UK

It’s not all money, money, money here; the mellower side of Croatia’s Mamma Mia island

Beyond the tourist haunts there’s another side to Vis, with quiet beaches best explored by kayak and paddleboard, vine-covered hills and affordable waterside restaurants

Evening Standard

Monteverdi: Tuscany's romantic new foodie retreat

Foraging, fine dining and Florentine flair, this Tuscan retreat should be on every foodie’s radar, says Gina Jackson

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The Guardian - UK

Italian guide collapses and dies while leading Colosseum tour in searing heat

Rome tour guides call for attractions’ opening hours to be reviewed after death of Giovanna Maria Giammarino

The Guardian - UK

Laid-back Noord: a scenic antidote to the crowds of central Amsterdam

A four-minute train ride from Amsterdam Centraal is an easygoing world of floating homes, art galleries and inexpensive waterside bars

The Independent UK

Abandoned island in Venice to become a haven for locals seeking escape from tourism

Activists will transform Poveglia into a public park that will offer residents relief from a surge in tourism

The Independent UK

No cruise ships, no rickshaws and a visitor tax: How popular tourist spots like Venice are tackling overtourism

From banning golf carts and cruise ships to hiking taxes for day-trippers, iconic tourist destinations are taking matters into their own hands to keep their streets sane for locals

Evening Standard

Europe's ultimate spa break? Why you need to experience the healing waters of Czechia

Creative types have been flocking to the West Bohemian Spa Triangle for centuries, but it’s still relatively unknown outside of the country. Here’s how to experience it like a local

The Guardian - UK

Five of the best European city breaks for summer

With outdoor concerts, alfresco dining, rooftop bars and plenty of parks and places to swim outdoors, these cities make for a great summer getaway

The Guardian - UK

As anti-tourism protests grow in Europe, we need a rethink – but that’s no reason to stop travelling

Visitors could be more sensitive, while the authorities should seek sustainable solutions for residents and tourists. But just staying at home is no answer, says multimedia journalist Leah Pattem

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