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On Sunday, June 15th, there will be coordinated anti-tourism protests in cities like. Barcelona, IbizaPalma is a popular destination for tourists. SpainAs well as other parts of Europe, Venice, PalermoLisbon, among other cities.
Tourists have been warned about potential disruptions by activist groups who are preparing for a large-scale demonstration on June 15th,” states Pablo Calvo, Spain Manager for travel operator Tours For You. “The demonstration will be organized by Southern European Network Against Touristification, which will concentrate on major Spanish tourist destinations such as Canary Islands (Lanzarote & Tenerife), and Balearic Islands Barcelona & Mallorca.”
The protests are the continuation of a trend that gained momentum first in Barcelona in summer 2024. Canary IslandsLocals called on politicians to take action in order to limit the impact of mass tourism on housing, employment, and everyday life. Spain and Barcelona remain the epicenter of this movement. If you’re planning a trip to one of these affected destinations, here is everything you need to know.
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When and where do protests occur?
In Barcelona, the protests are scheduled to start at noon on June 15 at the city’s Jardinets de Gràcia.
Additions to the list of cities Spain Donostia/San Sebastian is also planning to take part, with demonstrations starting at 12 noon on the beach at La Concha; Granada, where protests will start at 11 a.m. at the Mirador de San Nicolas; Palma, where demonstrations are scheduled for 6 p.m. at Placa d’Espanya; and Ibiza, where protests will start at 6 p.m. at Portal de Ses Taules and follow the Plaça de la Constitució, ending in the Plaza de sa Graduada at 9 p.m., according to local news site Periodico de Ibiza.
On June 15, protests are expected in major European cities, including Venice The following are some examples of how to get started: Lisbon. The public has not been informed of any specific plans, but it is likely that parks, public squares or popular tourist attractions will be used as gathering places.
What is the purpose of protests?
Calvo claims that the protests are meant to bring attention to “growing concerns over uncontrolled tourism growth and its negative impacts on local communities”, including the rising costs of housing, overcrowding and the treatment of hospitality workers.
Lluís Diago, a worker at Barcelona’s famous Park GüellIn a statement, a statement Many of the jobs in the tourism sector are plagued by subcontracting, unsafe and unhonorable working conditions.
On June 15, the demonstrations will be focusing on improving housing and working conditions. The protests aim to fight against “injustice in the economic model [tourism] A spokesperson for the Assembly of Neighborhoods for Tourist De-Growth stated that “sets” are not allowed. Locals in Barcelona have been pushing city politicians to change policies such as stopping the proposed expansion of Barcelona’s El Prat Airport. tightening restrictions on Airbnbs You can also find short-term rentals. placing limits on cruise ship arrivals.
Should travelers be concerned about their safety?
Although the protests are aimed at politicians, tourists may still find themselves in the middle of the raging water. Bruno Gomes from the Department of Tourism says, “We do not think that there will aggressive behaviors towards tourists. So, no fear for travellers.” We Hate Tourism Lisbon tours are designed to allow visitors to experience the city beyond its most popular tourist attractions.
