The protests are caused by rising costs of living and housing shortages, with campaigners saying tourism is partially responsible, according to the Associated Press.
The Catalan government has since announced plans to ban holidays in parts of the city by 2028.
It all leaves many visitors wondering if they are still welcome.
However, while Barcelona is trying to curb the number of visitors, Spain still has many beautiful cities offering a warm welcome.
One of them is La Coruna, a scenic crowdless city in the northwest of Galicia.
LaCoruña, also known as the coruña, is a port city located on a rocky peninsula that protrudes into the Atlantic Ocean.
There are far fewer tourists than famous destinations in Spain, but there is still plenty to see.
The city is known for its long promenade called Paseo Marítimo, which runs over nine miles along the coast.
One of its number one landmarks is the ancient Roman lighthouse and the Tower of Hercules, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Unlike Barcelona, the beaches of La Coruna are quiet even in the summer. The main ones, Riazole and Orzan, are just a short walk from the city centre and are perfect for crowd-free swimming and sunbathing.
There are also great food, especially seafood. Galician cuisine is famous for its dishes such as octopus (Palpoaragarega), fresh clams and empanadas.
The city has a relaxed local atmosphere and is still relatively below the radar while the tourism grows.
Culture Trekking, a travel site that explored the city, described it as “a calm, spacious and refreshing tourist light.”
Others also highlighted its nickname “The Glass City” for the gallery of sparkling windows lined with the waterfront building.
So, if you're looking for beaches, history, great food, and somewhere with far fewer people, La Coruna might be the perfect alternative to Barcelona.
