Climate activists attack Leo Messi’s mansion in Ibiza
Last summer they threw paint at a private jet, a Lamborghini and the mega-yacht Kaos, owned by Nancy Walton Laurie, the billionaire heiress of the Walmart company.
Beaches have been the target before.
Beaches have been the target before.
"There is no general rejection of tourists in Mallorca, as some try to make out"
Current protests are an expression of a problem that has existed for years.
Tourists at Palma airport
Tourists at Palma airport.
What will come next in Mallorca?
After a summer of discontent, the tourism industry will be braced for a potential downturn in visitors in 2025.
New Mallorca anti-tourism protest called
Movement will continue to take to the streets until the Balearic government takes action and adopts measures against the housing emergency and tourist overcrowding.
The new graffiti in Manacor, Mallorca.
The new graffiti in Manacor, Mallorca.
Outrage over “kill a tourist” graffiti in Mallorca
“This graffiti does not represent, in any case, the majority feeling of the residents of Manacor”.
What does Mallorca want to be?
You will be unsurprised to learn that in the past, for those of us who live in the UK… what goes on in Mallorca - usually stays in Mallorca. But not anymore apparently it seems!
Fabulous 60th at Son Vida Golf Mallorca
Some might not know this, but the golf course was inaugurated in 1964 and was the very first course in Mallorca and the second in the whole of Spain.
Unwanted tourists boost Spain and Mallorca’s jobs and economy
“We have had more than ten consecutive months with historic records in the Balearics thanks to a good tourist season."
Report your neighbours if they are renting out their homes illegally to tourists, says Palma residents association in new tourism twist
Illegal holiday lets blamed for tourist overcrowding
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
"We are not going to eat in a Soller restaurant where the menu is only in English and it is just for tourism"
"Protest has enjoyed considerable success..."
easyJet says tourism protests are not showing impact on bookings
EasyJet has observed a trend of customers booking closer to their departure dates.
Life in a caravan for Mallorcans who can't afford the rent due to tourism
Anti-tourism activists in Spain say visitors drive up housing costs and lead to residents being unable to afford living in city centers.
While protesters press their demands, has anything been done to tackle tourist overcrowding?
There is a lack of patience allied to a lack of confidence in the government.
Tourism protest in Palma, Mallorca
Some of those who took part in Sunday's protest.
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
The heat is on in Mallorca
Mallorca is simply a fantastic holiday destination, and despite negative reporting, remains one of Europe’s top vacation locations, attracting well over 6 million tourists per year.
Peter Clover05/08/2024 10:24