💨 Abstract

In Barcelona, activists use cheap water guns in anti-tourism protests, aiming to draw attention to the negative impact of mass tourism on local communities. The trend began last July with a protest group promoting tourism "degrowth." While many locals view tourists as a threat to their neighborhoods, the water guns are used more as a symbolic gesture than a harmful weapon. The protests have caused mixed reactions among tourists, with some finding it refreshing and others feeling frightened or upset.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff