'My beautiful city is being ruined by tourists but kicking them out won't solve anything'

Anti-tourism placard during a protest against mass tourism in Barcelona (Image: Getty) Barcelona is the hub of new trends in the world of culture, fashion and cuisine but this allure is causing discontent as locals fight back against mass tourism. More than 12 million people travelled to Barcelona last year, Spain’s second-largest city and the European hotspot is up there as one of the worst on the continent for pickpockets . As a result, Bareclona is doubling down in a war against tourists.

Those visiting the Spanish city are currently hit with two taxes - a regional charge and a city tax. The city tax is set to rise from £2.74, having already been increased last year.

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37 a day on an overnight charge for up to a wee.