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How the water gun has became a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry
The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally. View on euronews ...
Huge European tourist attraction forced to spend £2.3m after crowds cause chaos
Barcelona is now creating a new 'zone' strategy after crowds of eager tourists put themselves in danger to compete with an ...
The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona
The protest in Barcelona culminated in chants of "You're all guiris!" – local slang for foreigners – and a burst of ...
Furious anti-tourist protesters blast holidaymakers & hotel workers with water guns & hurl smoke bombs in Barcelona
HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona – blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching ...
How artists and artisans are reviving this old-school Barcelona neighborhood
The seaside neighbourhood in east Barcelona has been brought back to life by galleries and studios taking over once-derelict ...
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7 Best Places to Visit in Barcelona, According to Nomadic Matt
That’s where Nomadic Matt (aka Matt Kepnes) comes in. A best-selling author and global travel expert known for his ...
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Bye-bye Airbnb? Barcelona sets 2028 deadline to phase out tourist flats
Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that ...
Coordinated protests against tourism levels planned in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Activists against overtourism are planning protests across Spain, Portugal and Italy on Sunday, with one group urging people ...