Multiple tourist hotspots popular with British holidaymakers have been placed on a 'no travel' list for 2026, as concerns grow over the impact of mass tourism. Travel guide Fodor's annual 'No List' has identified eight destinations where surging visitor numbers are causing serious problems for local communities, infrastructure and the environment.
The list includes the Canary Islands, along with several locations in Italy and France that are struggling with overtourism. Fodor stressed that the list is not a boycott, but aims to encourage more responsible tourism and prevent visitors from adding to unsustainable pressures.
Among the Italian entries is Isola Sacra in the Lazio region, south of Rome, where plans for a large new cruise terminal have sparked resistance from campaigners and residents. Critics argue the development could damage sensitive coastal environments, worsen pollution and bring overwhelming numbers of cruise visitors to an already pressured area.
In France, Paris's Montmartre district was featured due to excessive tourist footfall and rising property prices linked to tourism. Around 11 million visitors flock to Montmartre each year, with residents complaining that souvenir shops, packed cafés and short-term rentals are transforming the neighbourhood and forcing out permanent residents.
Fodor noted that some previously listed destinations, such as Venice and Barcelona, are absent this year, but stressed they still face challenges. The publisher said the list serves as 'a gentle but pointed nudge to ease up on a spot for now—not forever—and give a rest to any location that clearly needs a breather.'
