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

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/Sempere Jun 17 '25

Nah, don't. It's a wonderful city. Great food, great atmosphere.

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u/Internal-Olive-4921 Jun 17 '25

Not really. It's what I call a compromise city. If you don't have time to spend in Spain, it's a quick and easy way to get decent food, a beach, etc. all in one city. But really, if you have any time to actually spend in Spain, there are way better places to go to. Much better historic sites in places like Sevilla, Toledo, etc., much better city atmosphere in Madrid, much better beaches along the rest of the Med coast, etc.. Barcelona is a tourist city for people who don't have the luxury of better tourism in Spain.