Barcelona's Push Back against Tourists is a long time coming ; Decoupling of the World ?

 

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The recent push back by Bacelonan residents against the tourists is a disappointment, but not surprising. After a while, many locals I guess will be wondering "what is happening to my city ?" and will take action against the tourists, the majority of whom are law abiding and patronise the clubs, cafes and restaurants, in addition to the places of interest for example, 

1. La Pedrera

2. Joan Miro Institute

3. Parc Guell

4. La Sagrada Familia 

5. La Rambla

The reality of it all, is that tourism, warts and all, form a substantial amount to the gross revenue of the city. So, if there were no tourists, Barcelona would become something of a ghost town.

Easily 50% of its tapas restaurants, clubs and bars would shutter.

I guess, the compromise would be to limit the number of travellers to the city / country but that in itself is an impossibility, given the open borders to all neighbouring EU countries.

Is there a win win outcome to this situation ?