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Brit issues warning to tourists visiting Spanish city after fierce protests

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Barcelona, Spain's top tourist destination, welcomes around 12 million visitors annually. But the influx of tourists has started to put a strain on local health services, water supplies, and housing which has led to a significant backlash from residents.

The city's historic walls have been defaced with anti-tourist graffiti, and there have been instances of protesters targeting tourists with water pistols on beaches.

Against this backdrop, YouTuber Ed Chapman ventured to the Catalan capital to gauge the level of hostility British tourists face.

Contrary to reports of anti-tourism sentiment, Ed was greeted warmly by Barcelona's residents. He even shared an encounter that hinted at more than just friendliness, saying: "I'm not saying there was something there but just saying we shared a smile and she asked for [the name of] my channel so I'm just saying who knows?

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