In the popular region of Catalonia, the authorities struggle with the number of tourists A way that hardly hits their wallets and may discourage them from holiday to this part of Spain, writes the British portal.
By the end of 2025, Catalonia plans to double the rates of tourist taxes and allocate at least 25 % of the housing policy. The fee will start at two euros for a day for camping visitors. If you stay in Barcelona in a 5-star hotel you pay for one night 7 €.
Elsewhere in Catalonia, tourists will pay from € 1.20 to 6 euros per day, depending on the accommodation. Last year, the region collected more than EUR 90 million on tourist tax. If the number of tourists continues to grow, it is expected to increase fees this The number will be about 200 million per year.
Last year, Spain visited a record number of tourists, despite the stronger protests against mass tourism by the locals. From the beginning of the year to 31 July to the country came more than 53 million people, an increase of 12 percent compared to the same period a year before.
Demonstrations were held in several popular tourist destinations such as Majorca and Canary Islands, Barcelona and Malaga. The locals were most rebelled against the sharply increasing unavailability of housing, which is attributed to the increase in recreational apartments, which are inhabited only temporarily or during the season. The home is also concerned about traffic jams, noise and pollution.
