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One of the world's most beautiful villages can no longer handle tourists and cars, and multiplies parking fines by 23
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One of the world's most beautiful villages can no longer handle tourists and cars, and multiplies parking fines by 23

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 11:00

Bibury, a village in the Cotswolds, in the United Kingdom, frequently described as one of the most beautiful villages in the world, is facing serious difficulties due to the growing flow of tourists and vehicles that visit it.

Local inhabitants are finding it increasingly difficult to manage the situation, with tourism pressure causing significant problems for the community.

Parking fines in the region have multiplied by 23, evidencing the massive increase in cars arriving at the locality.

The growing tourist popularity of Bibury is turning into a difficult problem to manage, affecting the quality of life of the residents of this small English village.

Why this matters

This case illustrates the growing problem of overtourism in places that go viral on social media, where small and quiet communities see their daily life disturbed by crowds of visitors. Although Bibury is in the United Kingdom, the phenomenon reflects a global trend that also affects tourist destinations in Portugal and other countries, raising questions about how to balance the tourism economy with the well-being of local populations.

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