Photo in front of the waves of tourists, popular destinations resort to unusual measures to keep them under control. The strangest decisions

The efforts of certain European cities to limit the number of visitors have come to the public's attention due to the unconventional ideas from both the authorities and the locals, reports Euronews.

The summer of 2024 was a turning point for many destinations in Europe, as the explosive increase in the number of tourists has transformed tourism from a benefit into many places.

As mass tourism does not show signs that they would slow down in 2025, many popular destinations have introduced measures to reduce its negative effects.

Some actions seemed logical: limiting the access of cruise ships, increasing taxes for tourists and capping the number of visitors.

But other attempts to reduce the number of tourists have attracted attention through unusual solutions.

Resting Hill inhabitants paint their emblematic houses in black

Notting Hill, a neighborhood in Western London, became famous among tourists in the 1990s due to the homonymous romantic film with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

More recently, his photogenic houses in pastel colors have transformed the area into a favorite place for social networks.

But the crowds of tourists eager to take pictures have begun to frustrate the inhabitants, who complain about garbage, noise and lack of intimacy.

The locals relate incidents in which the influences climb the steps of the pictures for pictures, organize picnics in front of the door or even ask the owners to enter the house so as not to “break” their frame.

Now, some residents have resorted to paint homes in less attractive shades, such as black or gray, to discourage photography.

The owners also installed signs with “area of ​​tranquility” and put chains or ropes in front of the stairs leading to the entrance.

The police check the hiking footwear in Cinque Terre, Italy

The Cinque Terre area in the northwest of Italy is famous for its colorful villages, spectacular on the rocks and tied together by hiking routes.

These routes attract thousands of tourists in the spring and summer, to such an extent that the authorities of the Cinque Terre National Park were forced to introduce safety measures.

In addition to establishing unique walking meanings, the authorities have forbade the wearing of a smooth or open sole as well as the slabs.

The inappropriate footwear can bring to those who want to climb a fine between 50 and 2,500 euros.

According to the latest online instructions for visitors, officials now say that the police will check if hiking wears the appropriate equipment.

Barcelona creates a special selfie area at Sagrada Familia

Until recently, Plaça Gaudí, the market in front of the Sagrada Familia Church, had been used by tourists in a trend on Tiktok, which caused an increasing disturbance among the locals.

The trend assumed visitors to support their phones on the stairs in the subway to film with the emblematic monument in the background. The practice led to the blocking of exits from the stations and was finally forbidden.

The Barcelona Local Council has now decided to build a special area near Sagrada the family where visitors can stop, and make selfies before entering the church.

This 6,200 square meters will be located between the facade of the Basilica and Plaça Gaudí, on Carrer from Marina.

Benidorm tightens the rules on leasing mobility scooters

In the Spanish resort Benidorm, the authorities announced large fines for improper use of mobility scooters.

The police say that tourists have started to rent these vehicles for fun, without proper insurance, and drive them at dangerous speed.

The Local Council has now stressed that the use of mobility scooters is strictly reserved for those who have a real medical need.

Visitors who violate this rule risk fines of up to 500 euros.