While cost-hiking measures serve a dual purpose of cutting visitor numbers and raising funds, other new rules are aimed more squarely at curbing undesirable tourist behaviour.
San Sebastián is the latest Spanish city to ban smoking on its beaches, while Portugal’s Albufeira this year announced fines for scantily clad tourists.
A recent ban on party boats in the Spanish port of Palma, meanwhile, aims to free up infrastructure and address noise complaints from residents.
In France, clampdowns start before tourists even touch down. As of last month, air passengers flouting rules or causing disruption on flights could face fines of up to €20,000 and even boarding bans for up to four years.
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