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Dreaming of a European coastal escape? Unfortunately, many other tourists have exactly the same idea. Reports of huge crowds at top destinations have gone viral this year with Edinburgh Castle one of the continent\u2019s busiest attractions.<\/p>\n
When it comes to countries, several European countries have many more tourists than residents during the peak season.<\/p>\n
Gorgeous Montenegro which sits on the Adriatic coastline in the Balkans, has four tourists for every resident according to UNWTO statistics.<\/p>\n
One of the country\u2019s top tourist destinations is Kotor, a charming town on the edge of a bay with winding streets and squares.<\/p>\n
The medieval old town is also a leading cruise destination and sometimes sees over 5,000 passengers disembark per day.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Cruise guest complains as rude people ruin their buffet experience<\/strong><\/p>\n A tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: \u201cLoved the old town of Kotor from the moment we entered. It was jam-packed with people and the streets are very narrow.\u201d<\/p>\n Another person said: \u201cBe prepared for crowds as it\u2019s a popular place on the tourist trail, but it\u2019s definitely worth a visit.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Sam J\u2019 wrote: \u201cThe only downside of the town is the regular arrival of cruise ships on which much of the town depends. Whilst they clearly benefit the town, the huge ships do take away some of the magic.\u201d<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Another person said: \u201cToo many people [are] allowed in the old town at the same time. I hope they learn quickly to regulate traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n Peak season in Montenegro\u2019s coastal areas is usually summer so if possible it\u2019s better to visit during the spring or autumn. The weather is still reasonably warm but there\u2019s likely to be far fewer crowds.<\/p>\n Montenegro also has several incredible destinations a little more off the beaten track. Tourists could head to the Cehotina River area for breathtaking scenery or go hiking in the Komovi Mountains.<\/p>\n Tourists looking to avoid crowds altogether might want to travel to one of the world\u2019s least visited countries. A pretty destination in central Europe has very few tourists but has its own ski resort.<\/p>\n Looking to travel outside Europe? Check out this beautiful island which is one of the world\u2019s least visited countries.<\/p>\n Prefer to holiday in the UK? This National Trust property is one of the country\u2019s best places to see autumn leaves.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Kotor-5014120.jpg?r=1697445788878\")
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