Given the large number of overtouristed European cities, you might be wondering where you can escape the crowds and expect a warmer welcome from locals who haven't tired of the constant influx. Comparatively undertouristed city breaks include the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana (pictured), Trieste in Italy, the Portuguese city of Guimaraes and Belfast in Northern Ireland.

You may also want to look into visiting Czechia's Brno, the Hague in the Netherlands, England's Bristol and the French city of Lyon.

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