Protests against overtourism have emerged across major European cities, with employees at the Louvre Museum in Paris striking and large gatherings in Barcelona denouncing mass tourism. Demonstrators in Lisbon highlighted rising living costs linked to short-term rentals. These movements signal a growing discontent among locals regarding the impacts of tourism. For travelers, this creates a dilemma between enjoying cultural sites and respecting local communities. The article explains overtourism, emphasizes the unintended consequences of increased visits on local life, and stresses the need for awareness among visitors.
"Protestors gathered en masse in Barcelona, cheering and holding signs that said things like 'mass tourism kills the city', and wielding water guns—the images have become synonymous with the movement against overtourism."
"We tend to forget as travelers that these incredible places we love to visit have locals who live their day-to-day lives there. Communities have been cemented here long before these places gained popularity."
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