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Anti-tourism protests break out in Spain, Italy and Portugal
- On June 15, 2025, coordinated protests against overtourism took place in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian cities including Barcelona, Ibiza, Lisbon, and Venice.
- These demonstrations arose from growing concerns about overcrowded city centers, rising rents, housing shortages, and the negative impact of tourism on local communities.
- Barcelona protesters, who instructed participants to bring water pistols to douse tourists, are part of the SET alliance uniting groups opposing overtourism across Southern Europe.
- In 2024, Spain attracted nearly 94 million tourists from abroad, solidifying tourism as a major contributor to its economy while also fueling a 25% increase in short-term rental properties and driving up housing prices.
- The protests highlight the urgent need for concrete policies to limit tourism growth, protect housing, and preserve local culture as current tourism models strain infrastructure and residents' livelihoods.
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