The excitement of the trips we will make in 2025 is already trembling. We look forward to discovering new, special and unique corners. Of course avoid at all costs mass tourism This causes the magic of travel to fly out the window. Don’t know which destinations you shouldn’t go to? travel experts They list nine main subjects (and three are in Spanish).
Bali, Indonesia
There’s nowhere to go in Bali anymore. Tons of plastic accumulate on beaches They are witnesses to waste management that cannot cope because it is not ready to absorb the garbage of so many tourists and new residents. They look for paradise and find the “apocalypse of plastic.” 5,273,258 million people in 2023It leads to the loss of their culture and natural resources.
Barcelona, Spain
HE Mass tourism in parts of Spain It is an unbearable situation for the residents of the neighborhood. They skyrocketed prices, gentrified cities, made rents difficult, and clogged the streets. Moreover, the culture is being diluted by the transformation of Barcelona into an amusement park, with souvenir shops replacing traditional businesses and companies aimed at visitor satisfaction. Therefore in 2024 Neighborhood residents demonstrated against this This tourism model
Venice, Italy
The city of Venice is fragile on every level. The lagoon ecosystem, unique in the world, makes it impossible for the city to grow, so the local population had to be displaced to accommodate all the tourists. However, the city of canals lost its Italian charm and became an amusement park at the service of foreigners. It wasn’t prepared for a lot of people and that’s Overcrowding threatens architecture and livabilityIt’s better to give them a break in 2025.
Canary Islands, Spain
Spain is very present on this island, but in the absence of laws regulating the tourism model and the transition to a more sustainable format, it is no longer possible for Spain to accept this. Barcelona sucks, but the Canary Islands aren’t much better. Just like Venice, its territory is limited and much of it is protected. Because, Holiday homes displaced the population and rental prices increased rapidly.
In addition the archipelago has one of: Highest poverty rates in SpainTherefore, the rent problem and insecure jobs arising in the tourism sector have greatly aggravated social problems. If we add to this Overuse and plunder of biodiversityThe Canary Islands can’t handle this anymore.
Majorca, Spain
In order not to get caught up in the influx of tourists and to be sustainable and compatible with the local population of these regions, we continue to set our sights on Spain and the places we will not visit in 2025. We will avoid Mallorca at all costs due to the density of visitors. to control their lifestyle, natural landscape and quality of lifehousing and culture.
Lisbon, Portugal
Regardless of where on the planet, it cannot be denied by institutions that the current mass tourism model is unsustainable. Another example is the beautiful capital of Portugal, which has lost its charm and originality in the service of foreigners. All traditional neighborhoods are occupied for holiday accommodation, displacing local people and increasing the cost of living. We do not want to contribute to this disaster.
Koh Samui, Thailand
A paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand, but a new victim of uncontrolled tourism. Full resorts The luxury villas featured in the TV series ‘White Lotus’ took their toll on him. It has become even more fashionable, making waste management of such an area impossible. Moreover, harming the environment by uncontrolled construction and its natural resources, which are the main tourist attraction. added to this lack of water for consumption, because it is increasingly used to fill swimming pools and supply hotels.
Mount Everest, Nepal
This was the ultimate adventure destination, fit only for the brave few. Had to be in shape but now you only have money Paying an employee to carry your belongings and guide you up the mountain is putting visitors’ lives at risk due to their lack of experience.
Local houses have now been converted into hostels and half the road has been converted into camps. full of garbage and human waste. It is estimated that there is actually 790 kilos of garbage per day in high season. Enough is enough, there are other mountains to climb and other adventure trips to take. Let’s leave this giant alone.
Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
The city is set to become the Italian Capital of Culture in 2025, and this will be its biggest condemnation. their one Water crisis for decades Due to old and inadequate plumbing aggravated by excessive tourism and increasing consumption rationing.
British Virgin Islands
These islands are often visited on a cruise. This means tourists sleep, eat and live inside the boat. without your money impacting the local economy. Tourism is the basis of their economy, but if they have no income they cannot develop the necessary infrastructure to cope with the increase in visitors.
Traveling is a pleasure, but it should be for everyone. For those who travel and welcome tourists from all over the world to their territory. Therefore, it is important to be responsible. Inform us about their situation, resources and needsTo avoid leaving places worse than we found them. If you want to discover original places that maintain their charm, stay away from what we have mentioned and look for different alternatives.
Photos | Wikipedia Commons, Visit @barcelona, Campaign for a living Venice, @canariastieneunlimit, @gobmallorca, KS Villas, earth.org.
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