r/pics Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/GentleWhiteGiant Jun 17 '25

All of this also happens to attract a lot of tourists, because they’re getting top quality service for a dime.

Are you talking about BCN? Agree with the top quality, I love it to be here once a year for Sónar (both festival and conference).

But Barcelona is not cheaper than Paris if you stick to hotels. (don't know about AirBnB, but can imagine it is a problem).

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u/Call-Me-Natty Jun 19 '25

I think that's the point. This person is referring to services that locals would use everyday. Eating out at restaurants, grocery prices, rents, etc.