Brit issues warning to tourists visiting Spanish city after fierce protests

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? Maybe she's watching this right now."

But Ed did have a significant warning for those hoping to visit the city's iconic Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece, which has been under construction for over 140 years and is expected to be completed by 2026.

Ed says that visitors need to plan their trip well in advance, allowing at least 10 days before a visit. As an alternative, Ed visited Park Guell, a large open-air exhibition showcasing Gaudi's architectural ideas.

However, he found it somewhat overpriced. "It's alright, but it's not worth €28," he commented.

Generally speaking, Barcelona is a rather expensive city to visit.

Ed noted: "They add about €1 a night in city taxes, tourist taxes and so on. This place cost about £180 a night, but a three star would be half that price in the UK."

The most shocking price hike came when Ed tried out a