A Barcelona tour guide's video revealing that her friends have begun expressing their dislike for tourists has gone viral.

Barcelona is one of Spain's top tourist destinations, and locals have some helpful tips on how to avoid hefty crowds and become immersed in the culture.

It was the water pistol shot that echoed around the world. In the summer of 2024, after years of enduring the pressures of overtourism, locals in Barcelona ramped up their protest, with thousands ...

Most hot summer days, Barcelona locals avoid La Rambla if they can. It’s too crowded, with tourists cramming the famous, tree-lined avenue as they take in some of the most-visited sites in the ...

European cities battle overtourism as Barcelona residents protest, claiming 30% rent increases and displacement while Venice and other destinations implement visitor taxes.

Tourism has become the main issue of concern for Barcelona's residents ahead of unemployment, according to a survey published by the city hall of the popular seaside resort. Rising rental prices ...

One dad was toting his baby in a front-pack, water gun in hand. Outside the protests, Barcelona locals are not toting water guns or taking aim at tourists. And many in the city still support tourism, ...

Outside the protests, Barcelona locals are not toting water guns or taking aim at tourists. And many in the city still support tourism, which is a pillar of the local economy. ‘A symbol’ ...

Staying connected in Barcelona is easy. Local SIM cards are cheap and available at the airport or in stores like Orange and Vodafone. If you’re planning to use Google Maps, ...

Outside the protests, Barcelona locals are not toting water guns or taking aim at tourists. And many in the city still support tourism, which is a pillar of the local economy.

Still, the number of Barcelona protesters carrying water guns was a minority — and in the gun-toting group, many were only shooting in the air or at each other. One dad was toting his baby in a ...

Outside the protests, Barcelona locals are not toting water guns or taking aim at tourists. And many in the city still support tourism, which is a pillar of the local economy.