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12 hidden corners of Barcelona that prove the city is more than its famous landmarks

Barcelona is a city that captures the imagination of travelers immediately with its whimsical architecture and lively ...
Yahoo

Barcelona finally turned on its crowds of tourists. Now the city faces a major problem

It was the water pistol shot that echoed around the world. In the summer of 2024, after years of enduring the pressures of overtourism, locals in Barcelona ramped up their protest, with thousands ...
Travel Weekly

Barcelona residents use water guns to squirt tourists in overtourism protest

The Spanish city of Barcelona has been working on ways for several years to combat overtourism. Photo Credit: Veniamin Kraskov/Shutterstock.com Some Barcelona residents have a message for tourists in ...
Orlando Sentinel

How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A group of tourists were sitting at an outdoor table in the Spanish city of Barcelona, trying to enjoy their drinks, when a woman raised a cheap plastic water gun and shot an ...
Skift

Barcelona to Close 2 Cruise Terminals to Tackle Overtourism

Barcelona's ongoing battle against mass tourism isn't slowing down. The city is emphasizing quality instead of quantity. Barcelona has announced plans to close two of its seven cruise terminals as ...