Outrage over “kill a tourist” graffiti in Mallorca
“This graffiti does not represent, in any case, the majority feeling of the residents of Manacor”.
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.
Tourism protesters, with no confidence in the government, say "this is just the beginning"
"We have zero confidence in the roundtable for the pact for sustainability as we can already see in which way it is heading."
The joys of filming in Mallorca for a British camera crew!
Scooter rider wouldn't budge
"We love you": Residents launch platform to thank tourists amid protests in Mallorca
Members of the group personally handed out cards with heartfelt messages of appreciation for visiting Mallorca.
Thousands of people take to the streets against tourist overcrowding in a historic protest
Thousands of people take to the streets against tourist overcrowding in a historic protest.
Thousands of people march through Palma calling for an end to mass tourism
There appeared to be fewer tourists in the centre of Palma
Mallorca set for anti-mass tourism protest, thousands set to march as European media heads to Palma
Concern over the impact of protests on the tourist industry.
More than one hundred groups will take part in Sunday's tourism protest
International repercussions are being sought in order to put pressure on politicians.
Comment
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!
Frank Leavers29/07/2024 11:00