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‘There used to be familiar faces’: Locals in iconic Sevilla neighbourhood say tourist flats have ruined their sense of community

Over the years, streets like Calle Alfareria have become dominated by tourist apartments, driving many long-term residents away - with only a small number of locals staying put.

Laurence Dollimore
Calle Betis, Triana, Sevilla (©TheSpanishEye)
Locals in Sevilla have blasted a surge in Airbnb-style flats for ruining their neighbourhood's sense of community. Residents in Triana - one of th

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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  • This argument does seem to be a bit one-sided….the locals who are left perhaps need to remember that their beloved old local neighbours are the ones who sold up in the first place, happily selling to rental landlords. Rose-tinted glasses spring to mind.

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