This is Barcelona
Dear potential visitor, As part of our international campaign "This is Barcelona", we urge you to reconsider your travel plans. Barcelona is currently facing severe overcrowding, which is significantly impacting the quality of life for its residents—many of whom are struggling to find housing due to the overwhelming demand driven by mass tourism. While we understand the allure of our beautiful city, we kindly ask you to explore alternative destinations for your travels. The continued influx of tourists—heavily promoted by the local government and the tourism lobby using public funds, including the tourist tax—only worsens these issues. Our campaign highlights
Don’t think too hard, boss — just bring more tourists…
Precarious working conditions in Barcelona’s tourism sector have several consequences: Higher likelihood of being forced to move: Tourism workers are pushed out of the city at higher rates due to low wages and unstable jobs. Work-life imbalance: Long commutes and irregular—or outright dysfunctional—working hours make it nearly impossible to balance work and personal life. Worse housing conditions: Job insecurity and physical and mental stress are directly linked to poorer living situations. For many companies in the tourism industry, the only way to generate profit seems to be through exploitative labor conditions. According to data from the Catalan Government’s Department of
Get out — this beach belongs to Louis
During the 37th America's Cup celebration in Barcelona on September 7, 2024, police officers cordoned off a section of Somorrostro Beach, where a peaceful demonstration in support of the local neighborhood had been announced, and initially prevented members of the “No Copa América” platform from entering the sea. How dare they usurp the sea — which belongs to everyone — for an exclusive, private event? Why did they dare to allocate public funds to an elite competition, far removed from the real life and needs of Barcelona? How were they able to construct the lie that the America's Cup is
Say goodbye fucking
Numerous foreign websites offer single men and women from across Europe countless ways to "have fun" in Barcelona. The package includes transport, accommodation and, if you’re a man, you can choose from: Boat party with striptease Private home striptease Sexy fight between two women Body sushi: open bar and sushi served on the body of an attractive woman Crazy Night: bar-hopping + nightclub entry These celebrations often lead to scandalous behavior, shouting, fights, and vandalism in the early hours of the morning. Barcelona is becoming, year after year, a pathetic playground for outsiders, severely damaging the quality of life for
Let’s eradicate poverty in La Barceloneta
If you’re a tourist, digital nomad, or expat — in other words, an immigrant with money — we need your help. We want to permanently eradicate poverty from our beloved neighborhood of La Barceloneta. We want the history books of this old seafaring district to open a new chapter: the story of the residents of La Barceloneta. We already have the support of the Barcelona City Council, but… can we count on you? Thank you, truly, from the bottom of our hearts.Museum of Neoliberal History #housingprotection#sustainabletourism
Bulk waste collection day
The planned closure of the Tàber nursing home in Barcelona’s Eixample district, scheduled for February 28, 2025, has caused deep distress among the families of the 24 elderly residents affected. The building’s purchase by the French investment fund Activalia Invest—who intends to convert it into luxury apartments—will force the eviction of these elderly individuals, many of whom occupy publicly funded places through agreements with the Government of Catalonia. However, this is not an isolated case: real estate speculation is threatening five elderly care homes in the district, accounting for a total of 111 places, most of which are public or
Tourists have priority, madam!
Tensions between taxi drivers and local residents around Park Güell in Barcelona have escalated due to the perception that drivers prioritize tourists over attending to local needs. This conflict stems from restrictions imposed by the Barcelona City Council in 2024, which relocated taxi stands to Carretera del Carmel in an effort to reduce traffic congestion caused by the massive influx of tourists. Residents—particularly the elderly, those with illnesses, and people with reduced mobility—have reported difficulties accessing essential services, prompting intervention by the Élite Taxi union. Although taxis were allowed to return in February 2025 under certain conditions, complaints persist as