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 ...

The city in Spain is billed as the perfect alternative to the hustle and bustle of Barcelona. And it is a centre of arts and ...

Travel experts suggested that Valencia could be a great alternative to Barcelona, potentially saving tourists money.

Spain has recently been rising up against mass tourism, with protests in places from Barcelona to the Balearics. But country ...

How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group based in Barcelona held its first ...

Tourism is hugely important to Spain and Barcelona is a top destination for visitors. But the crowds are growing so fast that many locals complain they're being squeezed out of their own cities.

The country's authorities have handed out guidance to visitors and warned that people should avoid being outside during the ...

Authorities in the central Spanish city of Toledo are taking steps to limit the impact overtourism is having on its old ...

Elsewhere in Europe, tourism overcrowding has vexed Italy’s most popular sites including Venice, Rome, Capri and Verona, where Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” was set. On the popular Amalfi Coast, ...