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“At Breaking Point”: More protests show the devastating cost of overtourism in Europe

Hundreds of protesters in Menorca joined a new anti-overtourism campaign, arguing that mass tourism is intensifying housing shortages, straining water supplies, and worsening daily life for residents.

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“At Breaking Point”: More protests show the devastating cost of overtourism in Europe

Protests in Menorca highlighted the growing strain caused by overtourism across Europe. Organisers say hundreds of residents joined a campaign called “We Are Fed Up,” with demonstrators dressed as ants to draw attention to the island’s housing crisis, water management problems, labour instability, and overcrowding. The group argues tourism growth over the past 15 years has risen sharply—leaving about 2,000 tourists for every 100 residents—and residents fear rising costs are forcing them out.

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