'Xenophobia!' Tourist in Spain fires back at protesters just looking for 'easy targets'

Visitors to Barcelona have said protests against tourists are misdirected (Image: Getty) Visitors to Barcelona have fired back at an "anti-tourist" atmosphere in city, with one claiming his recent visit to the Catalan capital convinced him that it is "xenophobic". Barcelona is beloved by British holidaymakers and is also home to a growing number of "digital nomads", people who are able to travel while working remotely. But many locals are unhappy with the huge numbers of tourists that descend on the city, while housing costs for residents soar.

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