Barcelona is planning to reduce the number of cruise ship terminals at its port to control the rising number of tourists visiting the city.
The local city council announced that the number of terminals will be brought down from seven to five to make cruise tourism more organised and sustainable.
The decision comes after years of concern over overcrowding caused by cruise passengers, who often arrive in large groups and lead to sudden spikes in congestion.
According to official data, the number of cruise passengers in Barcelona increased by 20% between 2018 and 2024. In just the first five months of 2025, the city recorded a 21% increase in ship calls and a 20% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 1.2 million visitors compared to the same period in 2024.
The mayor of Barcelona stated that he was looking for a new agreement with port authorities to reduce the number of one-day cruise stopovers,
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