Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Overtourism and Housing Crisis Prompt Protests in Spain
People in Spain are protesting because too many tourists are making it hard to live there.
Things are getting expensive because of tourism.
Some people are even living in the airport in Madrid because they can't afford a place to live.
The government is trying to limit who can enter the airport, but people who are homeless say they haven't received help from authorities.
There is disagreement between local and national governments about solving the problem.
Thousands protested in the Canary Islands against overtourism.
Protests addressed rising housing costs, congestion, and overburdened services.
Madrid's airport is facing a homelessness crisis.
Authorities will begin limiting entry to Madrid's airport to non-travelers during low-travel hours.
A political dispute exists between different levels of government about the homeless crisis.
- Who
- Protesters, homeless individuals, Spanish authorities.
- What
- Protests against overtourism; rising homelessness crisis.
- When
- Recent protests and unfolding homelessness crisis.
- Where
- Spain (Canary Islands, Madrid)
- Why
- Protests against overtourism and the associated housing crisis; homelessness crisis in Madrid airport.
Residents vs. Authorities
Authority Response
Solutions to Homelessness
Residents vs. Authorities
Authorities have not provided sufficient help.
Authority Response
Authorities are working to address the issues.
- Location of Protests
- Canary Islands, Spain
- Issues
- Rising housing costs and congestion
- Homeless Encampment
- Madrid Airport (Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas)
- Airport travelers last year
- 66 million
- Homeless in Airport (estimate)
- Approx. 400
- Involved Parties
- Madrid city council, AENA