Barcelona's first sustainable tourism commissioner says the city's message is clear: "Not one tourist more" as huge cruise taxes and rental bans take shape.

Spain, the world's second-most visited country after France, set another tourism record by receiving 58.1 million international visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.6% from the same period ...

A protester holds a water gun during a protest against overtourism in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Pau Venteo) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A group of tourists were ...

Overtourism has turned Barcelona into a battleground between residents, visitors and authorities. New measures aim to turn the tide, create a sustainable tourism, and return the city to its residents.

BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic ...

Barcelona is overcrowded – is it still possible to visit responsibly? - As tension continues between local people and ...

Local officials in Catalonia have decided to raise the tourism tax substantially, meaning visitors to Barcelona will have to cough up more cash. How much more tourists will have to pay depends on the ...

Barcelona is one of the European cities most severely affected by overtourism, prompting local authorities and residents to ...

Protesters used water guns against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they believe is ...