Spain's summer of misery for holidaymakers as protesters vow to step up anti-tourist campaign

Spain's popular islands of Ibiza and Tenerife are also experiencing increasingly sharp protests against overtourism, with locals dramatically trying to block tourists from accessing some of the islands' most beloved vantage points. The purpose of those who live there is to draw the attention of the authorities to the problems caused by tourists.

The 5 best lesser-known Spain destinations that tourists hardly ever visit

Spain’s popular towns and cities have been battling overtourism (Picture: Getty Images) Spain’s battle against overtourism has been making headlines for years, with its popular cities and towns struggling to manage the influx of visitors overwhelming local communities.  Last year, Barcelona locals resorted to using water guns to deter rowdy tourists, while in Madrid locals protested over rising rent prices, which many attributed to overtourism. …

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Four men have now been jailed for a combined total of more than 25 years

Tourists Blocked From Famed Selfie Spot in Ibiza by Angry Locals

Tourists have been blocked from a popular clifftop in Spain, that has become a famed selfie spot, by local protesters.

How locals in Spain’s 'B cities' are feeling the pinch of tourism lets

Concerns about rental prices and cultural change caused by rising numbers of tourist flats are moving inland into Spain's smaller ‘B cities’, with many of the same problems and similar issues in finding solutions.

Popular vacation destination shoots down controversial tourist tax one day after it's introduced

A judge shut down a Spain community's proposal for a tourist tax in the Canary Islands as locals grapple and protest against overtourism. Officials in the town intend to appeal.