We saw anti-tourist art in most of the Spanish cities we visited. I certainly understand the sentiment—housing, gentrification, cultural erosion, etc.—these are real problems. On the flip side, we saw shops and talked to locals that were happy to have the extra business. It’s a tough balance.

Graffiti mural of a large cartoon-style yellow rubber duck painted on a gray metal shutter, with two smaller ducks in the bottom corners. The central duck has been defaced with handwritten black graffiti that includes the words “MATO SUBNORMAL” and “PUTOS TURISTAS,” expressing hostility toward tourists.Graffiti message spray-painted in black on a weathered white wall partially shaded by overhanging green leaves. The message reads “FUCK AIR BNB” with an encircled capital “A” symbol beneath it, indicating anti-capitalist or anarchist sentiment in protest against tourism-driven short-term rentals.Graffiti on a smooth light stone wall between two dark shutters. Spray-painted in turquoise, the message reads “@tourist: Don’t buy culture!” with “2024” and stylized red graffiti tags below. The message critiques commodification of local heritage by visitors.Sticker affixed to a scratched green public surface, likely a recycling container, with bold black text on a white background that reads “TOURIST GO HOME – Your luxury vacation, Our daily misery.” The sticker conveys strong anti-tourism sentiment, highlighting the social impact of tourism on local communities.Simple handwritten graffiti in black marker on a pink and gray stucco wall. The text reads “TOURIST GO HOME” in a casual script, expressing discontent toward visitors.