Spain: Britons threaten to boycott as anti-tourist protests continue - 'be careful what you wish for!'

Spain: Britons threaten to boycott as anti-tourist protests continue - 'be careful what you wish for!'

Britons have threatened to boycott Spain as anti-tourism protests continue across popular hotspots such as the Canary Islands.Demonstrations have been ongoing for around a year, with locals voicing their concerns about growing touristification and overtourism.The backlash comes as the country saw a record 94 million foreign visitors last year.Ahead of the Easter holidays - when many Britons will flock to Spain for some springtime sun - hundreds …

Another Take: Why is tourism a problem in Barcelona?

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 4, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Locals are fighting to reclaim their city from tourism in a mass demonstration in Barcelona on July 6. The tourism boom has impacted local life, housing, and culture, pushing the city to the brink.  In this episode:  Carme Arcarazo (@carmearcarazo), Speaker of Barcelona’s te…

From 07:00 hours on Saturday 12 April, Mallorca visits Real Sociedad in the Anoeta stadium, for the duel corresponding to the date 31 of the LALIGA tournament 2024 - 2025.So Real Sociedad and Mallorca arriveThe host of the day wants to maintain his level and achieve another victory as on the previous date.While the visit needs to add three after the defeat he suffered in the last match played in this championship.Latest results of Real Sociedad …

On Mallorca the countdown is running: Easter is the most popular holiday island of the Germans in a new season, which according to the industry will break all visitor records. On 24 April the ballerman starts the four-day opening parties of the cult local beer king and megapark. They are considered as an official season start. While Mallorca fans from the cool north rub their hands as well as hoteliers, restaurant and bar owners expectantly, the…

This is the month of roses, books and fairs, of going out into the street in short sleeves and flip flops to show your fingers. Grey days are dissipated, except for some

The Batipart Europe fund, owned by the Ruggeri family, has sold two tourist complexes on the island of Mallorca for 16.4 million euros, in the last month. The operations have been carried out through Elaia Investment Spain, the socimi controlled by the French group, specialized in the management and exploitation of tourist assets in Spain. Read more: Meliá and Summun join forces to launch a luxury hotel in Mallorca in 2026 The first operation to…