The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona
Summary
People in Barcelona are protesting against the large number of tourists visiting their city. They say that the high number of visitors is making it difficult for locals to afford living there, as housing prices are increasing and locals feel pushed out.Key Facts
- Protesters in Barcelona told tourists to "Go Home" and squirted water at people in cafés.
- Tourism is a major part of Spain's economy, and Barcelona is a very popular spot.
- Protesters want to slow down the growth of tourism, not stop it completely.
- Some signs in the protest highlighted issues like high rents caused by accommodations like AirBnB.
- More than 15 million tourists visited Barcelona last year, greatly exceeding the city's local population.
- Residents, including elderly people like Pepi Viu, face eviction due to rising rental prices.
- Local authorities plan to ban short-term tourist rentals starting in 2028.
- Some landlords, like Jesus Pereda, argue they are unfairly blamed for rising rent prices.
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