"Millions of tourists flock to its coastal towns and islands every year to enjoy the sand, sea, and culture. But what about the locals? In the past decade, rents have almost doubled, but wages have stayed the same. Hundreds of thousands of properties have become holiday lets, and developers are snapping up real estate to cash in on the tourism boom."
"Hotels or homes? Facing a housing crisis, residents of Spain's tourism hotspots fight to keep their communities alive. From ancient cities to beaches, Spain has something for everyone. A housing crisis is in full swing, and homelessness is rising fast. Now, residents are fighting back. Armed with water pistols and lawyers, they are calling on governments to protect their interests. But will it be enough? People & Power meets some of the people suffering the consequences of Spain's tourism industry,"
Millions of tourists visit Spain's coastal towns, islands and ancient cities for sun, sea and culture, driving demand for holiday accommodation. Over the past decade rents have almost doubled while wages remained static, pushing many locals out of the market. Hundreds of thousands of properties have been converted into holiday lets and developers are buying residential real estate to profit from tourism. Homelessness and housing insecurity are rising across tourist hotspots. Local residents are organizing and pursuing legal and direct-action measures to defend housing, demanding government intervention to protect communities and limit tourism-driven displacement.
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