At the top is Dubrovnik, Croatia, with 36 tourists for every resident.
Two Greek cities are among the tourist destinations that gather the most tourists per capita. According to a related research by Holidu, which examined the number of tourists annually in 2019 compared to the population of each city, the places that are more suffocated by tourists are the following:
1. Dubrovnik, Croatia – 36 tourists per capita
Known for its striking orange roofs and its involvement in the popular Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik has 36 tourists for every one resident. With a relatively small population, Dubrovnik receives an influx of tourists during the summer months, especially in July and August. According to Holidu, it is recommended to visit in early May or mid-September to mid-October to avoid overcrowding. Although there are still some events in September that attract international visitors, such as the International Music Festival at the end of summer, the big summer crowds will have subsided.
2. Venice, Italy – 21 tourists per capita
Venice has a complicated history with hypertourism, as the annual influx of tourists puts enormous strain on its infrastructure. One of the main problems are day-trippers, tourists who usually come from cruise ships that stop for a few hours at a time and provide no real economic benefit to the city. The city even banned cruise ships from passing through the center of Venice in August 2021, and from January 16, 2023, Venice will require day-trip tourists to book and pay a ticket to enter the city. Best time to visit Venice is from September to November and stay at least 2 to 3 nights.
3. Bruges, Belgium – 21 tourists per inhabitant
Bruges is a small city with a great reputation, with 21 tourists per inhabitant, and attracts crowds from late May until almost the end of summer. Tourists flock to enjoy the stunning architecture and picturesque canals. It is also included in the UNESCO world heritage sites. In order to avoid the crowds, you should visit in early May or September.
4. Rhodes, Greece – 21 tourists per inhabitant
Rhodes is known for its ancient monuments and stunning seaside resorts. With medieval streets and palaces, one can enjoy its history and stunning beaches at the same time. Holidu suggests visiting the island in the months of April – May to avoid the high tourist season, crowds and high prices.
5. Reykjavik, Iceland – 16 tourists per capita
Known for its picturesqueness and wild landscapes, Iceland boasts amazing waterfalls, azure lagoons, extraordinary glaciers and active volcanoes. ReykjavÃk is known for its lively nightlife and large music festival scene. Peak season for Iceland is during the summer months between June and August. That’s when the weather is mildest and has the most daylight. May and September are ideal months for those looking for a quieter holiday as they are known to be less crowded.
The European cities that complete the top ten:
6. Florence, Italy – 13 tourists per capita
7. Heraklion, Greece – 13 tourists per inhabitant
8. Amsterdam, Netherlands – 12 tourists per inhabitant
9. Dublin, Ireland – 11 tourists per capita
10. Tallinn, Estonia – 10 tourists per inhabitant
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