Major protest against mass tourism in Málaga too

Spain - Major protest against mass tourism in Málaga too

Thousands protested against mass tourism in Malaga. During their march in the center of the southern Spanish city on Saturday, people carried signs with slogans such as "Malaga is not for sale" and "This is not tourism, it's an invasion". According to the organizers, 25,000 people participated in the rally. The newspaper "El Pais" estimated the number of attendees at 15,000.

In recent weeks and months, there have been large protests against the growth of tourism in Spain, including on Mallorca, in Barcelona, and on the Canary Islands. Malaga has now experienced one of the largest demonstrations in its younger history as an Andalusian coastal metropolis, several Spanish media agreed.

The tenants' union "Sindicato de Inquilinos e Inquilinas" called for the rally. The organization blames the increasing number of visitors and vacation rentals for the housing crisis and other problems. "The city is suffering, the anger is great. Above all, the housing problem had to be addressed," said the spokesperson for the organizers, Curro Machuca, to "El Pais".

With over 12,000 legally registered vacation rentals, Malaga ranks third in Spain, behind Madrid and Barcelona. In addition, many private accommodations for tourists in Malaga, as well as elsewhere, are operated illegally. "The situation is untenable. It's impossible to buy a house," said demonstrator Maria Franco to "El Pais". Engineer Sonia Raya told the paper that she had recently seen a garage in Malaga without windows offered as a living space for a monthly rent of 600 Euros.

1. The demonstrations against mass tourism in Malaga extended to other popular tourist destinations in Spain, such as Barcelona and Mallorca.
2. Despite conflicting reports on attendance numbers, the Sindicato de Inquilinos e Inquilinas-led rally against mass tourism in Málaga drew significant participation.
3. El País reported that the increased number of visitors and vacation rentals in Malaga, ranked third in Spain with over 12,000 legal listings, has contributed to the city's housing crisis and societal problems.
4. In response to the demonstrations, various Spanish media outlets noted that Malaga has seen one of its most significant protests against tourism growth in recent history.
5. The widespread social unrest against mass tourism in Spain, as witnessed in Málaga, Barcelona, and other popular destinations, has become a major issue for politicians and policymakers across the nation.

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