Rising Anti-Tourism Sentiment Sweeps Popular European Destinations

Protests and restrictions highlight growing local frustration with mass tourism's impact on housing, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Barcelona sees protests with demonstrators using water pistols to target tourists, reflecting severe local discontent.
Majorca and Ibiza face frequent anti-tourism protests, with threats to blockade airports and beaches.
Amsterdam and Venice implement measures to curb disruptive tourist behavior and manage visitor numbers.
Tenerife and Santorini focus on sustainable tourism models to address environmental and housing concerns.
Local authorities in several destinations introduce caps and fees to control tourist influx and preserve local communities.