6 cities expected to be the most crowded in Europe this summer

Dubrovnik, Venice, Bruges are the destinations expected to welcome the most visitors during the summer months.

Travel experts have compiled a list of the six most popular destinations based on the ratio of tourists to the population of that destination (visitors/residents). This data is based on the number of successful bookings on travel apps such as UK-based Holidu .

Dubrovnik seen from the sea. Photo: Fjaka — Dubrovnik seen from the sea. Photo: *Fjaka*

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Ratio: 36 guests - one resident

Dubrovnik is a popular tourist destination thanks to its old town, with its ancient walls and orange-tiled roofs overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The Dalmatian coastal destination has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to its appearance in the hit TV series Game of Thrones.

Tip: October is a great time to visit as you can still enjoy the nearby beaches and islands but without the summertime crowds of cruise ships and crowds that crowd the downtown streets.

Venice, Italy

Ratio: 21 guests - one resident

Venice's appearance on the list is considered "no surprise". The narrow streets packed with tourists and canals filled with gondolas are a familiar sight in the summer. Although the Venetian government is constantly trying to ease overcrowding, the city's popularity will continue to see record numbers of visitors.

Tip: The best time to visit is November, before the Christmas and New Year holidays. “You can see the city on a cool, misty morning with fewer crowds,” suggest experts.

Bruges, Belgium

Ratio: 21 guests - one resident

Bruges (Venice of the North) has long been a popular holiday destination for Europeans. But recently, the continent’s safest destination has become more popular with international visitors. In the summer, when huge crowds clog the streets, prices soar and accommodation fills up quickly.

Tip: Bruges is beautiful in summer. But if you want to avoid the crowds, a spring visit is a good idea. The flowers are in bloom and the weather is getting warmer, but the crowds are not yet so great that the streets are jammed.

A corner of Bruges, a city about 100 km from the capital Brussels. Photo: Toni Pham — A corner of Bruges, a city about 100 km from the capital Brussels. Photo: *Toni Pham*

Rhodes Island, Greece

Ratio: 21 guests - one resident

The largest island in Greece's Dodecanese archipelago, Rhodes is famous for its historic towns and beautiful beaches.

Tip: Come in September-October, when the weather is still warm enough to swim and there are fewer crowds. If you don’t want to swim, you can visit in the spring.

Florence, Italy

Ratio: 13 guests - 1 resident

As the second Italian representative on the list, Florence has been facing a problem of overtourism in recent years. Many people come here for its passion for art, history, architecture and the appeal of delicious food and fine wine.

Tip: a visit to Florence can be cheaper and less crowded than in winter, November and February are good options.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik from above. Photo: Toni Pham — Reykjavik from above. Photo: *Toni Pham*

Reykjavik is next on the list, although Holidu doesn’t reveal the number of visitors per capita. Most visitors choose this small city to explore when they come to Iceland. Visitors can feel uncomfortable in the summer, because the city is not very large, the streets tend to be crowded.

Tip: Visit this place in late May or in September, avoiding the three summer months when the weather is still nice, daylight lasts almost 24 hours but there are no tourist crowds.

Anh Minh (According to Traveloffpath )

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