UK tourists vow to 'stay home' after Spain issues them cruel warning Amid a rise of overtourism on the European Union mainland, protesters have vowed to take action and deter Brits from visiting. Amid a rise of overtourism on the European Union mainland, protesters have vowed to take action and deter Brits from visiting. UK tourists have vowed to "stay home" after a vile warning was sent from Spanish protesters. Amid a rise of overtourism on the European Union mainland, protesters have vowed to take action and deter Brits from visiting. The warning impacts Spain, nearby holiday hotspots like the Balearic Islands and Canaries, as well as the likes of France, Portugal and Italy too. In reply, one Brit sniped: "Simple , don't go to Spain. Tourism is its main source of trade. Without tourists it will go broke." ‌ A second agreed, writing: "tourists may stay home but don't expect the migrants not to overwhelm your countries! maybe it's time to protest that instead of paying customers." Article continues below READ MORE Exactly how hot each day this week will be as 29C mini-heatwave sizzles UK A third said: "The overtourism is down to your selves for many years you have encouraged people to come. The more you had the more you wanted. The end game would in time come. If you do not manage. ‌ "the influx with out your threats to those bring in money restricting accommodation and passengers coming though airports, if no were to stay they will not come. Stopping buy to let for 10 years on buying the property then restrictions on when will deter this practice. Otherwise you will cut of the funds that you need to run your areas." Another said: "OH My, perhaps I might stay home this year." Elena Boschi said protest groups want tourists to be afraid of the backlash against soaring tourist numbers among locals. A second activist told the publication demonstrations at airports are a possibility. Another Brit said: "We were in Majorca from the Monday before Easter until Wednesday. Never been before and enjoyed our time there. But staff in our hotel and friends who live there did say that there seemed to be more tourists at this time of year than usual. They were not complaining, just making a statement." Article continues below Another wrote: "This is political deflection. Spanish housing policy that hamstrings private landlords by giving renters too much protection is the problem, not tourists. It makes short term holiday let's of properties more usually suitable for long term rental to locals the sensible route to take. If you can't get a bad tenant out, it's best not to let them in in the first place." "Palma airport handled 33 million people last year. The population of the island is 920,000, Both of these statistics are the result of continued tourism growth over the years. If they restrict tourism watch the economy implode," wrote another.