World's most overcrowded holiday spot has 118 tourists to every local
Getting up close to some of the globe's most iconic landmarks ranks amongst the finest pleasures of any getaway. Yet, this experience can become considerably less pleasant when you're sharing the space with countless fellow holidaymakers.Here in the UK, Edinburgh Castle earned the dubious honour of being dubbed the globe's most congested landmark, whilst a Royal attraction claimed the number one position in England.Nevertheless, fresh research from MoneyTransfers.com has unveiled the planet's most jam-packed tourist hotspots.The team's findings reveal that Phuket in Thailand stands as the globe's most congested tourist magnet. This Thai paradise boasts a staggering 118 tourists for every local inhabitant.Phuket ranks amongst Thailand's premier coastal retreats and boasts several of the planet's finest stretches of sand, including Kata and Karon.Yet holidaymakers might discover these shores rather cramped, especially throughout busy periods. Thailand dominated the rankings with Pattaya and Krabi similarly featuring in the top 10.Heraklion, amongst Greece's foremost destinations, also secured a place on the overcrowded roster with 22 tourists for every local inhabitant.Predictably, Venice featured in the top 10, with the Italian gem recording an enormous 21 tourists per resident. The city is considering implementing a tourist levy as a measure to tackle the overwhelming crowds.Rhodes also featured prominently on the congested list, with more than 20 visitors for every local resident, whilst Miami rounded off the rankings with 18 tourists per resident.The world's most overcrowded destinationsPhuket, ThailandPattaya, ThailandKrabi, ThailandMugla, TurkeyHurghada, TurkeyMacau, ChinaHeraklion, GreeceVenice, ItalyRhodes, GreeceMiami, USA
