Protests against tourism have increased in frequency and size as tourist arrivals to popular destinations meet, and in some places surpass, pre-pandemic levels.
Following protests throughout Spain in 2024, tourist arrivals increased 4.1% in the first seven months of 2025, according to its National Statistics Institute.
And it’s going up still, despite it being an issue before this year. It’s interesting that there’s still an increase despite the pushback.
This certainly goes further back than you may think.
And it’s going up still, despite it being an issue before this year. It’s interesting that there’s still an increase despite the pushback.