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Barcelona, water gun and Tourism Degrowth

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

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 protests.

Euronews on MSN · 6h

How the water gun has became a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally. View on euronews

The Independent on MSN · 2d

Holidaymakers sprayed by water pistols in Barcelona as part of organised anti-tourism protests across Europe

In Barcelona, the epicentre of the demonstrations, protesters fired water pistols at shop windows and let off plumes of coloured smoke. The demonstrators held banners with slogans such as "mass tourism kills the city" and chanted, "your holidays, my misery".

2don MSN

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

The protest in Barcelona culminated in chants of "You're all guiris!" – local slang for foreigners – and a burst of ...

7h

Huge European tourist attraction forced to spend £2.3m after crowds cause chaos

Barcelona is now creating a new 'zone' strategy after crowds of eager tourists put themselves in danger to compete with an ...

2d

Furious anti-tourist protesters blast holidaymakers & hotel workers with water guns & hurl smoke bombs in Barcelona

HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona – blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching ...

1d

What US travelers need to know amid anti-tourism protests in Europe

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to exercise more caution when traveling to Europe amid a renewed wave of ...

Travel Weekly2h

Anti-tourism protests spark sales fears but late bookings remain strong

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How artists and artisans are reviving this old-school Barcelona neighborhood

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

Parade on MSN3d

7 Best Places to Visit in Barcelona, According to Nomadic Matt

That’s where Nomadic Matt (aka Matt Kepnes) comes in. A best-selling author and global travel expert known for his ...

idealista on MSN6d

Bye-bye Airbnb? Barcelona sets 2028 deadline to phase out tourist flats

Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that ...

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