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USA TODAY · 9h

'Your holidays, my misery': Europeans protest overtourism with water pistols, smoke bombs

Protesters in Spain joined groups in Portugal and Italy, arguing that uncontrolled tourism was raising housing prices and forcing locals out.

The Washington Post on MSN · 6h

Barcelona residents use water guns to protest overtourism

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Barcelona, Lisbon, Venice and other European cities over the weekend, protesting the negative effects of overtourism. The protesters claimed tourism drives up the cost of housing and diminishes availability for local residents.

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Spaniards turn water guns on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism

Water guns are back squirting at unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona. About a thousand Spaniards marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they believe is fueling a housing crunch and erasing the character of their city on Sunday.

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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 ...

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Locals vs Tourists: Protests Break Out In Spain, Italy & Portugal Over Overtourism

As Europe's dream destinations hit their saturation point, locals are taking to the streets with a message: tourism has gone ...

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Thousands protest overtourism in Spain

Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as ...

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says his company is a 'convenient scapegoat' as European cities protest overtourism

Overtourism is rattling cities across Europe, where some activists blame short-term rental companies like Airbnb for the ...

The New York Sun1d

Venice Residents Protest Bezos Wedding as Europe Bristles About Overtourism

In the streets of Barcelona, demonstrators armed with water guns sprayed unsuspecting tourists as part of growing protests.

Spain Overtourism Water Guns

Police cordon off the area as protesters march against overtourism in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Pau ...

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