Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Protests Planned in Southern Europe Over Overtourism
People in several European cities are upset about too many tourists.
They're protesting because it's becoming hard to find affordable places to live, and things are getting more expensive.
They also worry about environmental damage.
These protests are planned for June 15th and will happen in Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
The protestors want to limit the number of tourists and are using demonstrations to make their voices heard.
Cities like Barcelona are already trying to manage tourism, but the problem is growing as more people travel.
Protests against overtourism are planned in multiple cities across Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
Activists are protesting due to rising living costs, housing shortages, and environmental concerns.
Demonstrations are scheduled for June 15th, with potential expansion to include French cities.
Barcelona's mayor previously addressed tourism issues by banning short-term lets by 2028.
Tourism accounts for 15% of Barcelona's GDP, and the city saw 26 million tourists in 2024.
- Who
- Activists against overtourism.
- What
- Coordinated protests against overtourism are planned.
- When
- Protests are planned for June 15th.
- Where
- Protests will occur across Spain, Portugal, Italy and potentially France, including Barcelona, Lisbon, and Venice.
- Why
- To protest against excessive tourism levels, which are blamed for rising living costs, housing shortages, and environmental issues.
Protestors' Perspective
Supporters of Tourism
Economic Impact
Protestors' Perspective
Overtourism leads to rising living costs and housing shortages.
Supporters of Tourism
Tourism brings economic benefits.
Environmental Concerns
Protestors' Perspective
Environmental degradation due to overtourism.
Supporters of Tourism
Tourism's impact is manageable with proper regulations.
- Countries Involved
- Spain, Portugal, Italy
- Cities with Planned Protests
- Barcelona, Lisbon, Venice, Genoa, Naples, Milan, and others
- Barcelona's GDP from Tourism
- 15%
- Barcelona's Short-term Rental Ban
- By 2028
- Estimated International Travel Spending in Europe (2024)
- $838 billion