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Train travel in Europe has been enjoying a booming renaissance in Europe, not least because it is often a slow and stress-free way to get off the beaten track.

Europe witnessed one of its busiest summers this year, with several countries attracting record-breaking levels of visitors.

More than 11 million international visitors flocked to Spain in August, despite swathes of anti-tourist protests erupting across the nation, marking a 2.9 per cent increase on the same month in 2024.

Over in the Italian Dolomites, an acclaimed hiking route on Seceda mountain witnessed around 8,000 tourists in a single day.

The surge resulted in complaints of overtourism across the continent. This, combined with scorching temperatures and hefty tourist taxes, has made travelling in the shoulder season even more appealing.

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