Spanish anti-tourism protesters block beachgoers with ’Abbey Road’ style disruption

Protesters have refused to leave three zebra crossings in a Spanish village to block tourists from visiting its beach. In scenes resembling The Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover, around 80 pedestrians in Hio, Galicia repeatedly crossed the road on Sunday, causing long tailbacks. Villagers are unhappy about the traffic congestion caused by an influx of beachgoers in the summer months. “This is not tourist phobia – it’s about locals’ right to live in peace,” said Mercedes Villar, the leader of the Hio residents’ association behind the protest. The co-ordinated roadblocks at three zebra crossings lasted around 20 minutes and caused several drivers to turn around and seek alternative routes. Read more here: #spain #tourism #protest