Rob looks at the current backlash against British tourists in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like Majorca, Ibiza, and the Canary Islands. He reflects on the negative impact of mass tourism on local communities, citing examples from Brighton and Barcelona. The episode explores the tensions between the economic benefits of tourism and the strain it puts on housing markets and local businesses.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• British tourists in Spain are facing backlash from locals due to perceived negative behaviours such as excessive drinking and causing chaos.
• Some Spanish cities, like Barcelona, are taking action to limit short-term rentals to address the issue of over-tourism.
• Locals in tourist-heavy areas like Mallorca and Malaga are protesting against tourists, leading to anti-tourism sentiments and graffiti.
• The balance between tourism and local economy is delicate, as a decrease in tourists could negatively impact businesses and employment levels.
• The housing issue in touristy areas is complex, with locals feeling priced out by short-term rentals and blaming expats for rising prices.

BEST MOMENTS

"Barcelona has, or believe they have, a massive tourism problem, i.e. there's too many tourists. It is such a lovely city. But they see a lot of issues with a lot of short-term rentals."

"A lot of locals feel that they're being pushed out of their communities as well because house prices are going up. They blame expats causing the increase in prices. I'm not sure about that because you always have to look at your own local government as well."

"I don't like seeing that sort of stuff in any country, especially when it's, you know, tourist groups, you know, hitting each other."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/british-tourists-hit-back-after-majorca-locals-moan-they-re-being-colonised-by-visitors/ar-BB1p4Tff?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=e33a85188e0b44e2a32f8a2941fafc38&ei=9

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1914141/british-tourist-rental-ban-barcelona-spain

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