US digital nomads blast xenophobic anti-tourism movement in Spain while others say theyre scared to speak English in public [Video]

THIS year has seen unprecedented protests in Spain calling for a new model of tourism, as locals are increasingly priced out of the property market and have to suffer problems such as noise pollution and antisocial behaviour from some of the millions of people who come to visit the country every year. 

While many of the tourists and expats who have been interviewed this year by the press on the issue have shown sympathy with the demonstrators’ plight, some are now speaking out against what they see as a ‘xenophobic’ movement in Spain.

Speaking to Euronews, Valencia-based digital nomad Ron called the protests ‘a diversion’.

“Like they need to create an enemy for the problem,” he said. 

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“They don’t want to direct it at the government,” the 40-year-old continued. “So they direct it …