Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Tourism protest in Mallorca - 'let's change course'
'Let's change course', a slogan theme for protesters.
Government calls on Sunday protesters to "respect" tourists and other residents
Organisers hope the protest will be at least as large as the one in May when there were 10,000 or so people.
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
Unions call for mass turnout in Sunday’s anti-tourism march in Mallorca
"We are not saying no to tourism, we are saying no to overcrowding."
Tourism professor says that Mallorca anti-tourism protests could have lasting impact
Bar and restaurants report fall in takings.
There are plenty of other destinations cruises can sail to apart from Mallorca.
There are plenty of other destinations cruises can sail to apart from Mallorca.
Cruise lines to give anti-tourism protests a wide berth
“There is much more choice for tourists and where they are not welcome there are many other places where they can travel.”
Another big protest is going to held in Palma this weekend.
Another big protest is going to held in Palma this weekend.
Global tourist industry calls for an end to anti tourism protests
"We need policies to ensure that travellers have the best possible experience".
Anti-tourism protest in Palma, Mallorca
'Marxa Guiri' in Palma.
Anti-tourism protesters dress as tourists in Palma
A prelude to the protest planned for July 21.
Tourism minister condemns spraying of Barcelona visitors with water pistols
Tourists staying in Spanish holiday homes increased by 24%.
Anti-tourism protests having an impact on holiday bookings
"We have always treated local people with respect, when on holiday, we don't get overly drunk or cause any problems when in another country.."
Hundreds of banners are hung up in response to the call launched by the SOS Sóller platform
Hundreds of banners are hung up in response to the call launched by the SOS Sóller platform.
Preparing for the next 'less tourism' protest in Mallorca
Representatives of the organisers said on Saturday that they want the July 21 protest to mark "a turning point".
Tourists were sprayed with water in Barcelona.
Tourists were sprayed with water in Barcelona.
Should tourists be consulted about overcrowding?
Tourists invest emotional attachment in Mallorca and this doesn't prevent objectivity.
Comment
Troubled waters in the Balearics
Without a doubt, Mallorca, and in fact all the islands, rely on tourism whether they like it or not.
Anna Nicholas12/07/2024 15:05