International tourism is already encountering drought in Spain. Climate change, which drives heat waves and persistent droughts, is putting the issue on the table in recent weeks.
Administrations have been reluctant to put restrictions on a sector that year after year continues to set records. Experts ask that foreigners be held jointly responsible, who spend on average much more water than residents, and demand accurate data on the matter.. “Goodbye to sun and beach tourism?”, headlined the FrenchLes Echos.