European tourism faces tighter borders, health warnings and new beach rules

Bulgaria has intensified border security on its frontier with Turkey, deploying physical barriers, cameras and sensor systems and stepping up cooperation with EU Frontex and Turkish authorities to curb migrant smuggling networks. The move aims to protect both national security and the country’s reputation as a safe Black Sea tourist destination.

Slovak travel to Croatia is rising, with more than half‑a‑million Slovaks visiting the Adriatic coast last season. Croatian authorities are investing in infrastructure, electronic tolls and service quality to turn the country into a year‑round destination and to accommodate the growing number of motorists from Slovakia.

Czech travellers are increasingly looking beyond Croatia to cheaper Balkan spots such as Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia‑Herzegovina and Bulgaria, attracted by lower prices, authentic atmospheres and less crowded beaches.

On Italy’s Sardinian coast, the municipality of Villasmìus has introduced strict rules for the popular Punta Molentis beach: only families with children under ten or seniors over sixty‑five may use umbrellas, a €10 entry fee applies, and visitor numbers are capped daily. The measures follow a recent wildfire and aim to protect the fragile environment.

Southern Italy’s health authorities have issued an advisory after a rise in hepatitis A cases linked to the consumption of raw shellfish. Tourists are urged to choose cooked seafood, practice good hygiene and avoid unverified vendors, though no travel bans have been imposed.