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.
11,000 passenger strong mega cruise ships heading for Palma
"Cruising is a luxury business and operators must take responsibility for their climate impact."
Mallorca town is the “most overcrowded tourist destination in Spain”
Capdepera also makes the list of the most overcrowded tourist destinations in Spain.
New anti-drunken tourism protest for Sunday in Mallorca
They are not against tourists but against the model and want the politicians to take action.
Top News Highlights of the Week in Mallorca
Top News Highlights of the Week in Mallorca.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
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