March in Palma, Mallorca calling for less tourism
The march for less tourism was ahead of the summit of EU tourism ministers in Palma.
Round-up of the week's news in Mallorca
March for "less tourism"; winter flights to Mallorca; beer-drinking record; and more.
March in Palma, Mallorca calling for less tourism
The march on Monday evening.
One thousand march in Palma for "less tourism, more life"
The march was ahead of the summit of EU tourism ministers in Palma.
Courts
Anti-tourism activists face demand for total of 26 years in prison
Arran says its aim is to stop the mass tourism that destroys Majorca.
Tourism
Arran protest against "elite tourism"
Arran banners went up at Son Vida and the El Toro reserve.
Tourism
Tourist board issues warning about anti-tourism protests
"To those young idealists we have to say that their acts undermine the general well-being of Majorcan people."
Tourismphobia
Secretary-of-state warns of harm from tourismphobia
Spain's tourism secretary-of-state: "Ideally, this conduct would be prevented. If there is any indication of a crime, it needs to be punished."
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
As UK tourism falls, the Balearic government embarks on a PR campaign to counter anti-tourism reports
In July, UK tourism in the Balearics fell ten per cent by comparison with July 2023.
Call for a national agreement to counter tourism protests
Criticisms of tourism come "with thoughts typical of biased ignoramuses".
Week In Review
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
Public transport, housing, tourism protests, recreational boating...
Letter to the editor: We no longer feel welcome on the beautiful island of Majorca.
Although I accept the issue of high rents and housing shortages for local people it should also be pointed out that visits such as ours help to boost the economy and employment.
Will holiday prices come down? (And the brotherhood of tourists)
A leading Mallorcan hotelier: "Either we lower prices quickly or people won't come next year."
Comment
The great "unlearning": Mallorca's tourism of the future
"Coexistence between residents and tourists, it's a crucial strategy for the future of tourism in Mallorca."
Andrew Ede06/04/2024 12:23