Barcelona witnessed a significant anti-tourism protest on Saturday, with around 3,000 people marching through the city center.

Demonstrators, representing over 140 organizations, demanded limits on mass tourism, citing concerns about rising housing costs and the loss of local identity.

Some protesters targeted tourists with water guns, causing controversy and international media attention.

The protest highlights growing tensions between residents and the tourism industry, which accounts for 15% of Barcelona's GDP.

In response, Mayor Jaume Collboni has announced plans to eliminate 10,000 tourist apartments by 2028 and increase tourist taxes.

This event mirrors similar demonstrations in other Spanish tourist hotspots, reflecting a broader debate about sustainable tourism in popular destinations.