Protests across Southern Europe oppose uncontrolled mass tourism, citing rising housing costs and displacement of locals.
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Protests are occurring across Southern European cities, including Barcelona, San Sebastian, Venice, Lisbon, and others in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, against what organizers call the “predatory tourism model.” Demonstrators argue that uncontrolled tourism is causing soaring housing costs and forcing local residents out of their communities. In Barcelona, protests featured slogans like “Mass tourism kills the city,” while in San Sebastian, half a thousand residents protested the current development model linked to the housing crisis. These protests are part of a broader movement, supported by networks like SET, which aims to radically reduce tourist numbers and create a different economic model. Similar anti-mass tourism demonstrations have also taken place in the Canary Islands and other Spanish regions.
