IGCSE Geography / Globalisation and migration

Case study: mass tourism on Spain's Costa Blanca

Edexcel International GCSE Geography (4GE1), chapter 8: Globalisation and migration, specification point 8.2c. Part of the full course.

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Mass tourism has transformed Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca, bringing jobs, income and services but also costs for residents and the environment. The case study helps you explain both sides and make a supported judgement about whether the benefits outweigh the costs.

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