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.

Spain was second most-visited country in 2019 Tourism accounts for 12% of economy Local and regional elections scheduled on Sunday 30 million people visited Barcelona in 2019 BARCELONA, May 25 ...

Mass tourism protesters in Barcelona, Spain, spray water at tourists 01:05. Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express anger at mass tourism and its impacts on ...

Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, and the surge in visitors has stoked concerns about overcrowding, water use, and availability and affordability of housing.

Tourism accounted for 71% of real growth in the Spanish economy last year, according to tourism lobby group Exceltur. Consumption by non-residents accounted for nearly a third of Spain's 2.5% ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...