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Thousands of people in Spain are against mass tourism. In Barcelona, residents have tourists in restaurants with water guns. On the island of Mallorca, 10,000 people to the streets holding banners that read: "Enough is enough!" and "Mallorca not for sale." People in Mallorca are angry that their rents are . It is almost impossible for locals to buy a house because of tourism. Property prices are sky-high because companies are them to rent to tourists. A spokesperson for Airbnb said: "The people who in the tourism industry can't the rent in their own city." She added: "We believe that basing the economy…on…tourism is unsustainable and has to ."

Residents in tourist areas many complaints. They say tourism a negative effect on their lives. Many can no longer find somewhere to live. Some have to out of their homes because landlords are increasing rents. Daily life is also a problem. Buses and trains are full of tourists with backpacks and suitcases. Towns are problems keeping their streets clean. This is because of increasing litter. Local people also that they cannot at their favourite restaurants because of tourists. Spain is not the only country where tourism is a problem. Japan, Austria and Mexico have to find a balance between local people and sustainable tourism.