Using this tax for clear, long-term green benefits could change the perception of the disruption caused by the city’s guests. The old town of Sant Roma de Sau, near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, where the water in the Sau reservoir used to almost completely cover the ruined church, before the area became hotter and drier. Photo: … Read more
A travel warning has been issued to people heading to Italy in the coming days, with the country set to introduce new rules ahead of the peak summer season. Venice is one of the most visited cities in Europe and not just in Italy for its canals and the gondolas that float along the water, … Read more
A BUSINESSMAN’S private island “made from human ash” and full of “deadly fog” has been built upon the remains of 160,000 corpses. The abandoned island of Poveglia remains forbidden to visitors and is renowned for being the “most haunted place on Earth.” 6 The Italian island of Poveglia is said to be one of the … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line will not include the Italian city of Venice in its 2024 itineraries. The decision comes as a result of the restrictions placed on large vessels coming into the lagoon city. ALSO READ: Visa on arrival: 5 UNIQUE places SA passport holders can visit VENICE ENTRY RESTRICTION There are currently requirements for large … Read more
Residents or people born in the municipality are exempt and need only show their identity cards. The annual Regata Storica (Historical Regatta) on the Grand Canal, close to Rialto Bridge, in Venice in September 2023. Photo: AFP There are other exemptions, from commuters and homeowners in the city to close relatives of residents. Visitors aged … Read more
An Italian hotspot is planning to limit tourist groups to 25 people and also ban the use of loudspeakers in its latest effort to combat over-tourism. These latest rules are just an addition to multiple changes that Venice, one of the most visited European cities, has been making to save itself from mass tourism. Venice’s … Read more
Venice has announced plans to ban loudspeakers and large tourist groups in a bid to prevent overcrowding in its city centre. The popular holiday spot in Italy sees thousands of tourists each year, with officials planning measures to keep crowds at bay. The move will prohibit tourist groups of 25 and more and will ban … Read more
MILAN — The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famed canal city. Starting in June, groups will be limited to 25 people, or roughly half the capacity of a tourist bus, and the use of … Read more
A SMALL fishing village on a Greek island has been compared to Venice, only without the hordes of tourists. The Italian city is hugely popular among holidaymakers, with millions visiting every single year, which sometimes puts people off going. 4 The island can be found in the middle of a lagoon just off mainland GreeceCredit: … Read more
“As backup, batteries housed in two 40-foot containers can store enough power to last two days in the event that the solar panels cannot produce electricity because of issues such as cloud cover or rain.” Solar panels are raised on stilts in the shape of a tortoise in the lagoon in front of the Da … Read more
