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Holidaymakers sprayed by water pistols in Barcelona

How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement

The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism protests.

The Independent on MSN · 15h

Holidaymakers sprayed by water pistols in Barcelona as part of organised anti-tourism protests across Europe

In Barcelona, the epicentre of the demonstrations, protesters fired water pistols at shop windows and let off plumes of coloured smoke. The demonstrators held banners with slogans such as "mass tourism kills the city" and chanted, "your holidays, my misery".

Fox News on MSN · 11h

Tourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend grows

Spanish protesters march against overtourism in Barcelona and Mallorca as residents face rising rents and displacement, prompting cities to regulate short-term rentals.

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The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

The protest in Barcelona culminated in chants of "You're all guiris!" – local slang for foreigners – and a burst of ...

What US travelers need to know amid anti-tourism protests in Europe

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

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Spaniards take aim at tourism’s role in housing crisis — with water guns

Spaniards are brandishing water guns, squirting unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona to protest overtourism's affect on housing ...

Furious anti-tourist protesters blast holidaymakers & hotel workers with water guns & hurl smoke bombs in Barcelona

HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona – blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching ...

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How artists and artisans are reviving this old-school Barcelona neighborhood

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

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Barcelona Tourist Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Trip

Tourist Mistakes in Barcelona, Spain Heading to Barcelona for the first time? This vibrant, colorful city is full of life, history, food, and iconic sights—but many first-time visitors fall into the ...

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7 Best Places to Visit in Barcelona, According to Nomadic Matt

That’s where Nomadic Matt (aka Matt Kepnes) comes in. A best-selling author and global travel expert known for his ...

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Bye-bye Airbnb? Barcelona sets 2028 deadline to phase out tourist flats

Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that ...

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