Protesters spray water guns at tourists in Barcelona as thousands rally against overtourism

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More than 150 activist groups gathered in Barcelona on Saturday to protest overtourism. Footage showed protesters squirting water guns at tourists and telling them to "go home." Barcelona is combating overtourism, which locals blame for the increased cost of living. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement Protesters swarmed the streets of Barcelona to condemn mass tourism, which they blame for skyrocketing rent prices and the city becoming "unliveable." Multiple outlets reported that thousands of protesters, including more than 150 organizations, marched through Barcelona on Saturday. Photos showed protesters carrying signs that read, "Barcelona is not for sale" and "Tourists go home." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .