[philipDS]

I've been living in Barcelona on/off since 2013. I don't have a problem with the tourists. I do have a problem with drunk tourists who pee and shout in the streets at night. Very disrespectful.

I completely understand the protests.. Tourists are a real pain in Barcelona, especially in El Born/Raval/around La Rambla.

[rorykoehler]

Let me rephrase that for you:

I have a problem with people who pee and shout in the streets.

Surely this is covered by some law which should be enforced with greater severity?

[EugeneOZ]

But when dogs pee on every street every day and night - it's ok :) As for tourist, dogs urine is the biggest disadvantage of this awesome city.

I don't like drunk tourists either but if "tourists is a pain" for Barcelona - I will visit other cities, despite my huge love to Barcelona.

[matthewmacleod]

I don't think the urine itself is the problem so much as the loutishness and disrespect.

If oh are visiting someone's country, be respectful and polite. That usually includes not peeing on things :)

[EugeneOZ]

Trust me, I never did it :) I agree with your statement, but I also think there should be either police (guardia urbana?) taking care of drunk tourists, or just close hotels and don't invite tourists. Otherwise it looks like one part of citizens is happy to take tourists money, and other just hate them - not fair to tourists.

And I need to mention I've never seen disrespectful or hateful locals in Barcelona - almost every local citizen I met was kind and polite, even if our talk was possible only with Google Translate.

[hyperbovine]

Brexit is going to do wonders for la rambla.

[collyw]

I doubt it will affect it much at all.