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How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement
The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism ...
Spain's summer of tourism protests kicks off with 'go home' chants in Majorca and Ibiza
The march began at 6pm in the heart of Palma, with a smaller protest also taking place in Ibiza, with the crowds disrupting ...
Thousands protest overtourism in Spain
Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as ...
Furious tourists urge travel operators to 'cancel' Spain trips as problem worsens
British travel firms have now issued emergency warnings, advising travellers to postpone their holidays due to ongoing ...
The tourist protests in Spain, Portugal and Italy explained
Organised protests against overtourism took place in European cities in Spain, Portugal and Italy on Sunday (15 June).
Traveling to Europe? Here’s What to Expect From Tourism Protests on June 15.
On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about ...
Tourists heading to Spain, Greece and Turkey issued warning as holiday's at risk
An expert has highlighted that many travel insurance claims over the past few years have been evacuations or related to ...
Irish tourists turn back on extreme weather in popular hotspots as new ‘cheaper in July’ Spain hol ‘phenomenon’ revealed
FEWER and fewer Irish people are opting to head to Greece and Spain during peak summer times due to unbearable heat. Travel ...
Moment anti-tourist protesters in Spain 'hold up' sightseeing bus and set off flare
In the brief clip, tourists on the red bus appear bemused as flares are placed around the vehicle and yellow smoke billows ...