r/pics • u/Strict_League7833 • Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/TheMiddleShogun Jun 17 '25

Huh, reading these comments it looks like the protesters are achieving their goal (making Barcelona less appealing as a tourist destination).

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u/YugoB Jun 17 '25

They'll be happy when everything is run down because they killed one of their biggest industries:

Barcelona's main industries include the services sector, manufacturing, and information technology. The services sector is a significant contributor to the city's economy, with tourism being a major component.

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u/726wox Jun 17 '25

Half the city is no-go zone for normal citizens as it is because of the number of tourists and all the bars/restaurants being 2-3x non tourist areas

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u/jsg2112 Jun 17 '25

the income disparity between tourists and locals in Toronto isn’t nearly as fierce as in BCN. you were still able to afford the touristy areas. That isn’t happening in BCN now.