The new rules are thought to make the city better for locals
Spain has already seen a 12 per cent increase in bookings in comparison to 2019 but as the region Catalonia experiences a surge in tourists, Spanish officials have said they want to control bad behaviour that is seen from a number of British visitors. The country wants to move away from their reputation as a top party destination and a new decree was passed on Thursday which could sanction guided tours in Barcelona.
The new restrictions in Barcelona are being brought in a bid to make the area more suitable for locals. As Catalan News reports, the Ciutat Vella area has been specifically targeted with tighter regulations with the Gothic Quarter captivating tourists throughout the year. He said: "Tourism in Ciutat Vella does not regulate itself, it needs measures, and the new decree allows [the city council] to get rid of the bad practices."
Tour groups will be limited to just 30 people and in popular areas like Ciutat Vella, this will be reduced to 15. Some attractions will be forced to limit the group sizes further with only three to eight guests at a time.
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