Barcelona wants people to cover up

The city of Barcelona and its local economy love tourists who come from around the globe to enjoy one of the most popular sun and culture destinations in Europe. The city enjoys great weather being located directly on the Mediterranean.

What the city doesn’t like is what some tourists display when they are walking about town.

Before or after a trip to the beach, tourists can often be seen visiting the historical and cultural downtown area of Barcelona which is located beside the beach. Tourists have developed an annoying habit of walking around in their bathing suits.

The mayor of Barcelona has seen enough. He launched a giant campaign in this part of the city to discourage visitors from walking around so scantily dressed. He encourages tourists to wear clothing.

In an interview with AFP, a spokesman for the mayor said: "We want people to understand that it’s an attitude that we don’t like. It is neither prohibited nor punished but is also not appropriate."

Signs have sprung up that indicate the desired dress code in the area. The mayor’s office is also encouraging business owners to print the pictogram and put it up at the entrance to their business.