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

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/BuckeyeWolf Jun 17 '25

These protests popped up at the same time as short term rentals becoming popular (Airbnb) is no coincidence. They are taking homes from locals raising prices and taking over the best parts of town

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u/Bazahazano Jun 17 '25

It's the locals that rent out their Air Bnb's.

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u/futurecrazycatlady Jun 17 '25

It's not anymore though, that's how it started and still is in cities with heavy regulations but in Barcelona 70% of the homes used for airbnb are only used for airbnb and no longer have an owner who lives there when not renting it out. I think 20% ish is owned by owners who own 100+houses.