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Barcelona draws millions of tourists – yet they know little about its culture
Many visitors can't name Catalonia's languages or dishes, as experts blame a global 'wow effect' that favors spectacle over substance
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Anti-tourism demonstration planned in Barcelona for June 15
Organizers encourage water pistols to attack visitors in several cities across Spain
Catalonia welcomes record 3.5 million foreign tourists in Q1 2025, up 6.39%
March sets new record with 1.3 million visitors; daily tourist spending rises to €220
Tourism anticipates a 'historic' Easter week, with record spending by international visitors
The total increase of visitors expected to arrive in Spain will reach a total of 9% compared to last year
Hotel night prices in Barcelona rise to €188 in 2024
Hotel visits during January 2025 reach all-time high
Exploring Barcelona's historical subway with cultural tour
CultRuta presents new tour dedicated to city's metro, coinciding with centenary
Airline Jet2 to open new routes from Reus to London and Liverpool
The company will also increase flights from Girona to nine destinations in the UK
Catalan hotels reach all-time high visitor numbers in 2024
More than 21.5 million people stayed in hotels in Catalonia last year, 350,000 more than in 2023
Catalonia is the EU destination with the fifth most tourist bookings on online platforms
Territory records more than 6.4 million overnight stays in the second quarter of 2024, up 16% year-on-year
Largest bench in Catalonia offers stunning river views
Helicopter used to install 5-meter wide seat in Riba-roja d'Ebre
Airbnb urges Barcelona to 'reconsider' restrictions on tourist apartments
Holiday rental giant argues that regulations have failed and challenges plans to eliminate tourist flats by 2028
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Barcelona's brunch boom: Over 180 spots cater to growing tourist demand
International visitors flock to brunch spots clustered mainly in the city center, attracted by healthy, diverse and trendy foods
Barcelona to raise tourist coach charges from €20 to €80
City council wants to raise daily fee for buses arriving from other cities for day trips