Last year, Barcelona launched a three-year Action Plan for the High-Traffic Area of the Sagrada Familia to manage tourism.

(CNN) — It was the water pistol shot that echoed around the world. In the summer of 2024, after years of enduring the pressures of overtourism, locals in Barcelona ramped up their protest, with ...

In an effort to balance tourism and local life, the city will create a dedicated photo zone outside the iconic basilica to reduce sidewalk crowding and improve neighborhood flow.