In Spain, anti-tourism activists washed dishes and laundry in the pool of a hotel where tourists were staying.

In Spain's Lanzarote island, anti-tourism protesters made headlines with an interesting action. Protesters who stormed the Papagayo Arena hotel in Playa Blanca drew attention to water scarcity by washing dishcloths in the hotel's pool.

Carrying banners that read "This Hotel is Illegal" and "Our Water is in Your Pool," the protesters filled containers with water from the hotel's swimming pools. Locals are angry due to recent water cuts and claim that tourists staying in hotels are using unlimited water.

The islanders are facing severe water cuts due to drought. In leaflets distributed to hotel guests, the protesters conveyed the message, "If you stay at Sandos Papagayo, you are complicit in this environmental crime."

This action is part of a growing wave of anti-tourism protests across Spain. Last summer, tens of thousands of Spaniards held demonstrations in various cities to deter more than 85 million tourists coming to the country.

According to Spain's data agency INE, 2024 could be a record year for tourism. However, this situation is increasing local dissatisfaction regarding wages, housing, and opportunities. Residents believe that overtourism has worsened living conditions.

Data shows that tourists are increasingly preferring rental apartments over hotels. This trend is driving up housing prices and making it harder for locals to find homes.

Protesters are planning a larger demonstration across the Canary Islands on October 20. Groups criticizing the government's tourism policy and the use of local resources argue that future plans are made without genuine community involvement.