Here is the list of 15 “forbidden” destinations for this summer, 5 of which are in Europe

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For 80 years, Fodor’s Travelhas established itself as a serious reference in terms of tourist guides and offers valuable advice (in English) for discovering the most beautiful places in the world. But each year, the publication takes a different direction with its “No List”, a selection of destinations where mass tourism has worrying impacts. The 2025 edition is no exception, and highlights places where the influx of visitors poses major environmental and social challenges.

Destinations to avoid this summer

Among the iconic destinations on this list, Venice continues to be a striking example of the effects of overtourism (for the second year in a row). The Serenissima, which is known for its picturesque canals and unique heritage, has for years struggled with the incessant crowds that saturate its narrow streets and weaken its foundations.

In Bali, another popular tourist destination, tourist pressure has led to problems with access to drinking water for residents, while the paradisiacal beaches have to deal with poor waste management. This is the second time the famous destination has made the ranking (after 2020), and the place is known for its difficulties in managing waste.

Alongside the No List 2025, Fodor’s Travel also highlighted lesser-publicized but equally vulnerable destinations (in a list of 6 destinations under pressure): Agrigento, in Sicily, famous for its Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is seeing its ecosystem threatened by the ever-increasing number of visitors.

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In Japan, Kyoto and Tokyo are also feeling the effects of booming tourism. Kyoto, a former imperial capital known for its temples and Zen gardens, is suffering a deterioration of its peaceful setting due to tourist crowds. Tokyo, meanwhile, must juggle its role as a vibrant metropolis with the preservation of its historic neighborhoods in the face of increasing pressure from international visitors. Unsurprisingly, Mount Everest, which was the subject of a report with Inoxtag, is also sadly part of it.

The No-List 2025:

• Bali, Indonesia (also in the No List 2020)
• Barcelona (also in the No lists 2020 and 2023)
• Mallorca (also in the No list 2019)
• Canary Islands
• Venice (also in the No lists 2018, 2023 and 2024)
• Lisbon
• Koh Samui, Thailand (also in the No list in 2024)
• Mount Everest (also in the No list in 2018)

Destinations in suffering:

• Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
• British Virgin Islands
• Kerala, India
• Kyoto, Japan
• Tokyo, Japan
• Oaxaca, Mexico
• North Coast 500 in Scotland

In Scotland, the North Coast 500, also known as the “Scottish Route 66”, passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. However, this sudden popularity has led to an increase in road traffic and irresponsible behaviour by some tourists, which is putting local wildlife and the tranquillity of the surrounding small communities at risk.

French sensitive areas

In 2023, two French sites – the cliffs of Étretat and the Calanques National Park – were on this list. These places are no longer mentioned in 2025 but remain under surveillance. The impressive cliffs of Étretat continue to suffer from erosion accelerated by the trampling of visitors. As for the Calanques near Marseille, they still attract a large number of hikers and boaters who endanger their exceptional biodiversity if no strict measures are taken to limit human impact.

Fodor’s stresses that this list is not intended to dissuade travelers altogether but rather to encourage collective awareness. The local economies of these cities/regions often depend on tourism, but it is crucial to take a more respectful approach to preserving these unique places. Overcrowding can not only damage the natural environment but also disrupt the daily lives of residents who see their local resources put under pressure.

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