Barcelona, protests and Tourism Degrowth
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HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona – blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching smoke bombs. Under the slogan “Tourism steals our bread,
The seaside neighbourhood in east Barcelona has been brought back to life by galleries and studios taking over once-derelict warehouses.
Activists against overtourism are planning protests across Spain, Portugal and Italy on Sunday, with one group urging people to bring water pistols to the demonstration in Barcelona.
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Parade on MSN7 Best Places to Visit in Barcelona, According to Nomadic MattThat’s where Nomadic Matt (aka Matt Kepnes) comes in. A best-selling author and global travel expert known for his budget-savvy, no-fluff approach, Matt has made a career out of helping people experience cities more authentically—by skipping tourist traps in favor of walkable neighborhoods,
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idealista on MSNBye-bye Airbnb? Barcelona sets 2028 deadline to phase out tourist flatsBarcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that the City Council will not renew any licences for short-term tourist accommodation once they expire in November 2028.
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British tourists have been slammed by Spanish locals who have claimed that they are being 'rude and bothersome', ahead of Spain-wide protests against mass-tourism