Spanish Locals Protest Overtourism in Northern Regions, Citing Noise and Housing Issues
Protests against overtourism are spreading from Spain's Mediterranean coastal resorts to northern and central regions, including cities like Santiago de Compostela, Toledo, and Logroño. Residents are expressing growing resentment as holidaymakers expand their presence in previously less-visited areas. In Logroño, locals complain about noise from bars and antisocial behavior, with police reporting a significant increase in complaints, primarily from visitors. In Santiago de Compostela, residents claim the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route is being ruined by 'touristification,' with pilgrims blasting music, drinking, and bathing naked in public fountains. Campaigners have even plastered the city with posters reading 'RIP Santiago de Compostela.' The demand for tourist lets in regions like Castilla-La Mancha has surged by 257% since 2018, leading to concerns that these areas will suffer the same fate as overcrowded coastal hotspots. A new law in Castilla-La Mancha will require tourist lets to be registered ... 
