Spain announces free rail journeys from September until the end of the year, Overtourism hits France: Tourist pass required to visit these pretty French towns and more in top stories of the day.
Spain announces free rail journeys from September until the end of the year
To tackle the cost-of-living crisis, the Spain is implementing 100% discounts on commuter and medium-distance routes. The initiative means passengers will be able to hop across Catalonia, immerse themselves in the architectural splendours of Andalucía or explore the museums and restaurants of the Basque country.
The announcement came on Tuesday, when Spain declared that travel across certain parts of the state-owned rail-network, Renfe, would be free from 1 September to the end of the year.
Overtourism hits France: Tourist pass required to visit these pretty French towns
Currently, many picturesque towns in France are going through overcrowding. These French towns have taken a strong stand and implemented reservation systems at several popular tourist sites throughout the countryside to stop the condition from worsening.
Marseille, the oldest city in France that was founded around 600 BC by Greek people, has introduced a tourist quota and reservation system to visit the famous Calanque de Sugiton, a very famous attraction in the city. Only 500 people will be given permission to visit the place in a day. Typically, over 3000 tourists arrive each day here.
Similarly, Region Sud (that includes Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur), has taken the help of modern technology to control overtourism. They have partnered with an app to manage the traffic during peak tourist season.
Another beautiful island in France, Corsica has also capped the number of tourists and adopted the method of daily quotas to protect the environment in the region. To visit Lavezzi Islands, Restonica Valley and Bavella Needles in Corsica, visitors will have to make a prior reservation.
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