People in Spain are angry about mass tourism. They have sprayed tourists with water guns. People are angry because rents are increasing. Companies are buying houses to rent to tourists. A spokesperson said: "The people who work in the tourism industry can't afford the rent in their own city."
Residents are complaining. Daily life is a problem. Buses and trains are full of tourists with backpacks. Towns cannot clean litter from their streets. It is difficult for locals to go to their favourite restaurants. Other countries have a problem with mass tourism. They want to help local people more.
Try the same news story at these levels:
Mass Tourism - Level 1, Mass Tourism - Level 2 or Mass Tourism - Level 3
Sources- https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/28/malaga-protest-mass-tourism-housing-spain
- https://www.dw.com/en/barcelona-to-up-tourist-tax-as-mallorca-seeks-visitor-cap/a-69722824
- https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/barcelona-hawaii-amsterdam-tourists-overtourism-b2582315.html
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