\u2018Anti-tourism\u2019 groups in Europe are reportedly planning to stage weekend demonstrations to raise awareness of frustrations related to overtourism in many holiday hotspots. <\/p>\n
The Southern Europe against Touristification coalition, a group of activists and campaigners from across Europe, is calling for protests<\/a> to take place this Sunday in various European cities and beach destinations. <\/p>\n \u201cThe goal is not to attack individuals but to draw attention to the social and environmental toll tourism is taking on our cities,\u201d one activity reportedly told EU<\/a> Today. \u201cWe are being squeezed out of our homes, our public spaces, and our daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n The move comes after mounting frustration emerged in various parts of Europe over issues related to overtourism, including soaring rent, and unruly visitors overpopulating beaches and places of natural beauty. <\/p>\n In Spain, there were instances of protestors holding signs saying \u201ctourists go home\u201d. <\/p>\n So what can be expected during the latest round of anti-tourism protests scheduled for this weekend? Here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n When and where are the anti-tourism protests? <\/p>\n The latest round of protests is expected to take place on June 15 across various towns and cities in Southern Europe. <\/p>\n At this point, it\u2019s unclear how many people are involved with the demonstrations. <\/p>\n According to Catalan News, protests are expected to take place across 16 sunny locations, but each city group is determining how and when they\u2019ll protest. <\/p>\n The cities where holiday makers can expect some disruption on Sunday include Barcelona<\/a>, the Pyrenees, Mallorca<\/a>, Venice, Valencia, Naples, Lisbon, Palermo, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebasti\u00e1n, and Eivissa (Ibiza).<\/p>\n Reports claim that some protestors may even be heading to airports to voice their concerns as jetsetters land ahead of their holidays. <\/p>\n While many people welcome tourists across the summer and the profit visitors bring to such cities, protestors point to challenges emerging from overtourism.<\/p>\n According to the travel magazine AFAR, the collective goals of the group are to bring about \u201climits on tourist exploitation\u201d.<\/p>\n Over the last few years, locals across Europe\u2019s most famous travel destinations have grown increasingly frustrated with tourists.<\/p>\n Airbnb<\/a> has been a particular pain point, with many inner-city apartments reserved for short-term travellers rather than rented out for locals looking for long-term residences. <\/p>\n Pierre Joan, a representative for one such group in Mallorca is quoted by AFAR as saying: \u201cOur narrative, that we are saying for many years, is that we don\u2019t have limits [on visitor numbers], and right now we are past the limits, so we need to reduce the number of tourists. We have to fight with the politicians who give false solutions.\u201d <\/p>\n It\u2019s understood that tourists aren\u2019t necessarily the target behind the protests, but locals are calling on their governments to do more to monitor and manage tourism levels in European cities. <\/p>\n It\u2019s worth noting that tourists have been targeted with water guns in past demonstrations, so it might be a good idea to carry something waterproof to stash your valuables in just in case. <\/p>\n There haven\u2019t been any updates to travel advice, and most trips across Europe are thought to be hassle-free. 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