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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

What Barcelona’s ‘not one tourist more’ plan means for visitors and the city

Residents say they no longer visit La Rambla, a thoroughfare in the middle of Barcelona, due to its touristification - (Getty Images)

A seaside city with a distinct Catalan culture, Gaudí architecture, Camp Nou football matches and year-round festivals – these are some of the reasons Barcelona has become one of the most popular destinations to visit in Europe.

Yet locals and politicians have become increasingly concerned that the city is a victim of its own success, as overtourism has started to impact daily life in Barcelona.

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