Overview

• The Southern European Network Against Touristification (SET) announced coordinated protests across major cities and holiday destinations on June 15, 2025.
• Eighteen regional groups from four countries convened in Barcelona to finalize strategies, including potential surprise demonstrations at airports.
• Activists argue that mass tourism drives up rents and property prices, displacing locals and exacerbating housing shortages.
• Protesters intend to use 'shock' tactics to draw attention to the social and environmental costs of overtourism in affected communities.
• Recent measures by the Spanish government, such as rent controls and social housing investments, reflect growing pressure from anti-tourism movements.