Heading on holiday to Europe this summer?
Well, once you’ve worked out how to stay cool during the stifling heatwave, the next order of business is avoiding the crowds.
Of course, it’s great that some of the world’s most impressive sites have bounced back post-pandemic in terms of visitor numbers, but too many tourists often equals steep prices and accidental damage or pollution.
And let’s face it, no one wants to spend their precious annual leave in a queue, or shuffling amongst other travellers.
Thankfully, new research, conducted by luxury travel company, The Thinking Traveller, has ranked the most overcrowded tourist attractions in Europe so you can avoid getting caught up in the throngs.
Analysing TripAdvisor reviews, the list was compiled by finding locations with the most mentions of ‘crowded’ and ‘busy’.
And, it’s bad news for those heading to Scotland. Edinburgh Castle was named the most overcrowded destination on the continent.
Almost two million people walked its halls – which once served as a royal residence – in 2023, while around 70% of those holidays in Edinburgh visited the castle during their trip.
Although this may be fewer than attractions like The British Museum or the Tower of London, at 35,737 square meters, its less than half the size of either.
Plus, since tourist numbers in the Scottish capital spike at certain times of the year (such as during the Fringe Festival) Edinburgh Castle can feel especially busy depending on when you go.
Next up in the ranking was Buckingham Palace, followed by Siam Park, the waterpark in Tenerife.
Other iconic sites such as the Grand Canal in Venice, and the Louvre in Paris also made the list.
So, if you’re planning on ticking these big sights off your list this summer get their early, or accept you’ll be joining the crowds…
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This article was first published on July 19, 2023.
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