The ‘Venice of England’ is an enchanting village capturing the South Coast’s beauty

It’s got a charming waterfront without the crowds (Picture: Getty Images)

For years, Venice has been the victim of its own success. The unwilling posterchild for overtourism, the iconic Italian city has struggled to cope with 30 million or so tourists that swarm its elegant streets each year.

And even after introducing tourist taxes to deter day trippers, it still sees upwards of 100,000 people each day during the summer.

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