Spain, the world's second most visited country, is experiencing a surge in anti-tourism sentiment.

With a record-breaking 41 million foreign visitors expected this summer, protests are erupting across popular destinations like Barcelona, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands.

Residents are voicing concerns over noise pollution, overcrowded public transport, and skyrocketing housing costs.

In Barcelona, where tourists outnumber locals by 15 to 1, demonstrators have resorted to spraying visitors with water guns.

The Spanish government is now considering measures to regulate the tourism sector, including banning short-term rentals and capping hotel rooms, to address the growing discontent.