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The Battle of Barcelona

The Battle of Barcelona

The locals of Barcelona take on their tourist “problem”

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Aug 29, 2024
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The Barca streets give SF a run for its money. Photo: MK

I arrived in Barcelona shortly after the New York Times ran its story on why I was not welcome in Barcelona. The main takeaway: there are simply too many tourists in the Catalan capital. They’ve overrun haunts that were once favored by locals, driven up housing prices, and inundated once-quiet spot…

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