Italy's Hotspots Face Hidden Overtourism Crisis
March 7, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Travel And Tour World

Italy's iconic destinations like Venice, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, and Florence grapple with a tourism explosion that concentrates 70% of international visitors on just 1% of the territory. Soaring housing prices from short-term rentals displace locals, hollowing out historic centers and replacing community shops with tourist traps.