The protest in Barcelona culminated in chants of "You're all guiris!" – local slang for foreigners – and a burst of firecrackers. Red smoke billowed up in front of rows of police officers blocking all routes to the Sagrada Familia.

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,

Spaniards are brandishing water guns, squirting unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona to protest overtourism's affect on housing.

The seaside neighbourhood in east Barcelona has been brought back to life by galleries and studios taking over once-derelict warehouses.

On April 27, 2024, near the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, a touring bus was blocked, sprayed with water pistols, and a banner bearing the slogan "let's put out the tourism fire" was stuck to its front.

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.