Last summer, Spain saw a wave of protests against over-tourism in many popular destinations, with its impact on housing the biggest grievance.

People are seen spraying tourists and buildings with water guns and pistols during an anti-tourism demonstration in Barcelona, Spain, on June 15, 2025.

BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an ...

Tourism is a key sector for the Southern European nation's economy, which grew faster than any major advanced economy last year at 3.2%, and is projected to grow at 2.4% this year, according to ...

GRAN CANARIA, Spain – Thousands of people protested against mass tourism in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, urging authorities to limit the number of visitors to protect local residents from ...

Tourism’s economic contribution has also grown: The sector accounted for more than 12% of Spain’s GDP in 2023 and almost the same share of its jobs, according to the latest official figures.

Moreover, uncertainty regarding U.S. economic policies may negatively impact the U.S. economy, which could directly affect the performance of the Spanish tourism market. Still, geopolitical ...

The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.

The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules. ... Spain is the world's second most popular tourist destination after France, ...