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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

FOUND: Spanish protests against suffocating overtourism spill into san sebastian | Mind Blowing Facts

Overtourism protests have taken place in the Canary Islands since April - (Reuters)

Hundreds of locals protested against “suffocating” tourism on the streets of San Sebastian at the weekend amid growing anti-tourist sentiment in Spain.

Under the banner “We are in danger; degrow tourism!”, groups in the Basque city marched through the historic centre to protest against the current tourism model and increasing rental prices for residents.

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