Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain
Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.
It is going to be a bit cooler and wet this week across the Balearics.
It is going to be a bit cooler and wet this week across the Balearics.
Cold front to sweep across Mallorca this week
An unstable weekend if forecast iin the Balearics.
Finding a rental property in Palma is a major struggle for most people.
Finding a rental property in Palma is a major struggle for most people.
Mallorca rents go through the roof
Young people can't afford to leave home in Mallorca, not to mention moving to the island.
Small boats of immigrants intercepted off the Balearics
Some 32,878 migrants have taken the perilous route in boats from West Africa to the Canary Islands between January and October 15.
A migrant disembarks from a Spanish coast guard vessel, in the port of Arguineguin
A migrant disembarks from a Spanish coast guard vessel, in the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
The Bulletin warned Britons in June that Labour would hike holiday prices to Mallorca
Any increase in APD is likely to be passed on to customers through higher air fares. This could significantly impact family holidays and travel plans.
The extreme heat experienced by holidaymakers this year, is one of the reasons people are reconsidering their travel plans for Southern Europe.
The extreme heat experienced by holidaymakers this year, is one of the reasons people are reconsidering their travel plans for Southern Europe.
British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price
"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."
One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem
“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”
Arrested for raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter and getting her pregnant in Mallorca
The accused is an old acquaintance and has two previous records for ill-treatment.
Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.
Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.
British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism
The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".
Hoteliers do not want an increase in the tourist tax in the Balearics.
Hoteliers do not want an increase in the tourist tax in the Balearics.
Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum
“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”
New Spanish tourist registration could breach data protection law.
New Spanish tourist registration could breach data protection law.
85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros
Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.
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