MADRID — Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline, sweeping landscapes and historic cities among the most visited countries on Earth.
The surge in visitors has stoked complaints at times from some Spaniards about “overtourism, ” with concerns about overcrowding, water use, and particularly the availability and affordability of housing.
Spain’s government has started listening to demands for more regulation, particularly around housing in Spain’s big cities, where rising home and rental prices have become a key concern for voters.
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A Barcelona demonstration south better access to housing in late November. AFP via Getty Images
Earlier this month, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez introduced a 12-part plan to tackle the housing crisis, with measures aimed at bringing stricter regulations
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