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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 ...
The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona
As protesters marched through central Barcelona on Sunday, they shouted at the tourists who were filming them to "Go Home!". Bemused couples sitting in street cafés got squirted with water pistols and ...
Barcelona residents protest tourism with water pistols and smoke bombs
EXCLUSIVE: Guardiola dreams of World Cup glory but has no plans to leave City ...
Spaniards take aim at tourism’s role in housing crisis — with water guns
Spaniards are brandishing water guns, squirting unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona to protest overtourism's affect on housing ...
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 ...
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Holidaymakers squirted with water as anti-tourism protests sweep through Europe
Thousands took to the streets in Spain, Italy and Portugal over the weekend, as they say overtourism is contributing to a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Coordinated protests against tourism levels planned in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Activists against overtourism are planning protests across Spain, Portugal and Italy on Sunday, with one group urging people ...
From hotspot to flashpoint: How tourism pushed Barcelona to breaking point, and how social movements are fighting back
On April 27, 2024, near the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, a touring bus was blocked, sprayed with water pistols, and a banner ...
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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 ...