Protesters in Spain shoot water guns at tourists
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Protesters in Spain joined groups in Portugal and Italy, arguing that uncontrolled tourism was raising housing prices and forcing locals out.
The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to exercise more caution when traveling to Europe amid a renewed wave of anti-tourism protests.
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Barcelona, Lisbon, Venice and other European cities over the weekend, protesting the negative effects of overtourism.
Airbnb has responded after thousands of angry Majorcans marched through Palma on Sunday in a noisy protest that told tourists to 'go home'
FUMING Spanish locals yesterday surrounded a hotel and targeted tourists with water guns as mass protests unfolded across the country. Campaigners were heard yelling out “tourism is
By Joan Faus and Corina Pons BARCELONA (Reuters) -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.
The cost of a place to stay in Spain's popular beach resorts rose 7.3% this summer season to an average of 195 euros (£164) a night, from 182 euros (£154) previously
The march began at 6pm in the heart of Palma, with a smaller protest also taking place in Ibiza, with the crowds disrupting many of the islands' visitors' evening meals while the group chanted "tourists go home" and waved placards reading "Majorca is not for sale," and "Your vacations, our anxiety."
A new three-year law introduced in Malaga has been dubbed a ‘tourist ban’ by some. The term is misleading – the law doesn’t ban tourists from anywhere. Instead, it prevents the registration of any new holiday rentals across 43 districts in the area.
UK tourists are being warned over soaring prices and the rising cost of holidaying in the European Union holiday hotspot.
IRISH tourists jetting off to Spain – and other European sun spots – could face fresh holiday hell with protests planned in just days. Fuming locals have vowed to target high foot
EXCLUSIVE: Spanish tourism officials want to tackle the growing rise of international visitors by directing them to four "lesser-known" parts of the country.