Spain is facing its busiest tourism year in history with 17 million visitors in early 2025, a 5.7% increase from the previous year. This surge is leading to local discontent, especially in hotspots like Barcelona, where protests against tourists have escalated. Recent situations such as transit outages and thefts have raised concerns about safety, prompting travel advisories from countries like Canada and the U.S. Tourists planning to visit this summer may need to navigate crowds and consider local sentiments.
As Spain welcomes 17 million visitors in early 2025, the influx has led to growing tensions between tourists and locals, particularly in popular cities.
Despite Spain's tourism boom, with a 5.7% increase in visitors, concerns over crowding and safety advisories make travel planning more complex.
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