Overflowing Barcelona introduces new law to REDUCE surging tourism numbers
BARCELONA has introduced a new law in reduce the ever-surging number of tourists coming to the city.
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Barcelona is one of the most popular European holiday destinations with nearly 20 million visitors just last year alone.
In fact, the Spanish city is ranked fifth in Europe behind London, Paris, Berlin and Rome.
Barcelona is well known for its art and architecture.
In particular, some of the iconic landmarks such as the church and cathedral, which were designed by Antoni Gaudi.
Barcelona: New law seeks to curb tourist visitor numbers to the city
The new law seeks to curb tourist visitor numbers in the city centre
But now a new law seeks to curb tourist visitor numbers in the city centre.
The new legislation states that if any hotel or apartment closes, it cannot be replaced.
The move to quell tourism in Barcelona comes after concerns over local infrastructure.
Locals have made a range of complaints, from travellers misbehaving to the spiralling cost of housing.
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Janet Sanz, from the Barcelona local government, told breakingtravelnews.com: “We are delighted that so many people want to visit us but what is at stake now is the very city that we all admire.
“We need regulation and we need a better equilibrium.”
Many of Barcelona’s famous sites are clustered around Barrio Gotico.
And according to website the city is now facing similar overcrowding challenges to other popular tourist hotspots, including Venice and the Vatican.
Barcelona: The new law will quell tourist numbers in the city centre
The story comes after Express.co.uk revealed that the Home Office has changed its rules from renewing your UK passport.
Passport applications can be a tedious process, from manually filling out lengthy forms to finding your nearest photobooth to take that strict picture.
All this before you've even had a chance to look up travel advice for your destination.
But the Home Office has updated the rulebook so the application is finally a lot smoother.