Do drunken British tourists or expats cause a lot of trouble in parts of Europe?

Question

I keep hearing they form English only speaking communities, cause a lot of noise, start fights, and are drunk in public, in many parts of Europe that are otherwise peaceful...even Lourdes.

Answer 1

I'm a British expat.

I am currently working in Belgium and I live in Germany with my German girlfriend. I live in the local community and I speak German. I do apologise for not fitting the stereotype.

Answer 2

Well, I'm a British ex-pat, living in Cyprus....and in the village where I live, there is a good mix of both Cypriots and ex-pats, and even though we only live just a short drive from Agia Napa...we have never encountered the sort of thing you're talking about!! Sorry to disillusion you, but the majority of us are quite civilised!

Answer 3

Not normally no. Just a few morons now and again. No more than any other country to be honest.

Answer 4

Why is this question asked every day, and more specifically, what's the obsession with Lourdes?

Answer 5

Expats in the true form of the word generally do not have time to "cause a lot of noise, start fights, and are drunk in public".  Having a full time job and having to learn a foreign language plus spend time with the family (where applicable) usually swallows up freetime anyway

If you are talking about holiday makers, well this can be a different story (not just British though btw) as people are different on holiday and excess boozing can & does lead to trouble.

I live close to Amsterdam which attracts it's fair share of boozers, but fortunately they are the minority and not the majority!