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A Paella for Dinner: Tourist Oversaturation in Málaga
April 13, 2025
By Luis Ruiz
The level of overtourism seen in cities like Barcelona and Lisbon has finally arrived in Málaga. Here, it’s not uncommon now to see its skyline dominated by the silhouette of a gigantic cruise ship that has moored at the port and temporarily flooded the streets with its passengers.
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Luis Ruiz is a Ph.D. architect, lecturer, researcher and urban sketcher. His illustrated columns appeared in Málaga's Diario SUR every Sunday for many years. With his writing and drawings, he aims to uncover the hidden memories of places.
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