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Overtourism and its Impact on Transport and Sustainability in Coastal Destinations: Evidence From Southern Europe

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|Jan 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijcm-2025-0017 | Journal eISSN: 2449-8939 | Journal ISSN: 2449-8920
Language: English
Published on: Jan 21, 2026
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