Spain has long ... of paella and historic landmarks, it seems Spaniards aren’t so impressed with us, complaining of overcrowding and a lack of affordable housing in tourist hotspots.

But arguably one of Spain’s biggest and most popular attractions is the city of Barcelona ... and areas returned for local use. Barcelona Tourism Management (BTM) hopes these changes will ...

The tourist sector was one of the drivers of Spain’s standout growth of 3.2 percent in 2024, well above the EU figure of one percent. But the bonanza has sparked a growing backlash among locals ...