One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
Top British newspaper slams Mallorca
It is not just Mallorca, this summer Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera coordinated inter-island protests under the slogan ‘Let’s change course, let’s set limits to tourism’.
Regular visitors to Mallorca are worried about the island's future.
Regular visitors to Mallorca are worried about the island's future.
The coordinator of Més, a progressive Mallorcan nationalist party, Lluís Apesteguia
The coordinator of Més, a progressive Mallorcan nationalist party, Lluís Apesteguia
More than a third of Spaniards (37%) say that the holiday lets industry brings more harm than benefits.
More than a third of Spaniards (37%) say that the holiday lets industry brings more harm than benefits.
Spain is the world's second-most visited country after France and estimates point to a record of around 95 million visitors this year, or double Spain's population.
Spain is the world's second-most visited country after France and estimates point to a record of around 95 million visitors this year, or double Spain's population.
Tourism protest in Mallorca - let's change course
Tourism protest in Mallorca calling for a change of course.
Empty housing in the Balearics is obscene
It’s a very unfair situation and is dividing society. The ‘have and have nots’ is not a healthy environment for anyone to live in.
Vox says it is “unacceptable” to allow “degrading treatment” of tourists.
Vox says it is “unacceptable” to allow “degrading treatment” of tourists.
Binibèquer Vell is battling mass tourism.
Binibèquer Vell is battling mass tourism.
Famous Balearics town votes against banning tourists
“Binibèquer Vell is not an amusement park, it is a private housing complex”.
80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money
"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."
“Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”
“We can’t have hotels and airlines putting up their prices by between 15 and 20 percent and then offering the same services and quality as the year before.”
Protests have spread across the Balearics.
Protests have spread across the Balearics.
Mallorca now complains about too many visitors to local markets
Protesters want a more balanced approach to tourism.
Activists outside the hotel in Ibiza.
Activists outside the hotel in Ibiza.
Eco-warriors now target hotel
Political spat between Argentina and Spain after Messi's house was vandalised in Ibiza.
Cruise ships are getting bigger in Palma.
Cruise ships are getting bigger in Palma.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
Open letter to the Balearics from America
The purpose of a local government is to take care of the needs of its citizens first and foremost.
George Bezama30/08/2024 10:21