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.

On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about “touristification.”

Thousands took to the streets in Spain, Italy and Portugal over the weekend, as they say overtourism is contributing to a housing crisis.

That’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,

Barcelona 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.

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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