HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona – blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching smoke bombs. Under the slogan “Tourism steals our bread,

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to exercise more caution when traveling to Europe amid a renewed wave of anti-tourism protests.

Over the weekend, many anti-tourism protests broke out in major European cities such as Barcelona, Venice, Lisbon, Genoa and Malaga by local residents.

On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about “touristification.”

The seaside neighbourhood in east Barcelona has been brought back to life by galleries and studios taking over once-derelict warehouses.

That’s where Nomadic Matt (aka Matt Kepnes) comes in. A best-selling author and global travel expert known for his budget-savvy, no-fluff approach, Matt has made a career out of helping people experience cities more authentically—by skipping tourist traps in favor of walkable neighborhoods,

Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that the City Council will not renew any licences for short-term tourist accommodation once they expire in November 2028.