Balearic president says 20 million tourists a year “is not sustainable” limits not being ruled out
Tourism generates 87% of GDP and 40% of employment in the Balearics.
Your eight simple steps to enjoying a great Mallorca holiday
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The President of the Balearics Marga Prohens defended tourists today.
The President of the Balearics Marga Prohens defended tourists today.
Fresh call for limiting the purchase of flats by non-residents across Spain
PSOE socialists will be calling on the EU to give regions like the Balearics specific legislation to regulate the purchase and sale of second homes - prohibition, in other words.
Mass tourism protests do not appear to be putting Britons off the Balearics
Sunday tourism "protest" did not have government permission.
Cold front heading for Mallorca this week
A change in the weather is forecast for Wednesday.
“Mallorca is wonderful, I’ve known it for 55 years, but it needs an adult tourism strategy”
“Mallorca, as I’ve said, is a wonderful island. It’s paradise. All of us lucky enough to live here should be extremely grateful and look after the island, manage it properly. It’s a vicious circle but it has to be brought under control.”
Warning: Temperatures about to hit 36ºC in Mallorca!
Serra de Tramuntana will be on alert for high winds.
13% surge in Britons heading to Spain this year
The United Kingdom remains the largest market with 4.43 million tourists in the first four months of the year.
Mallorcans storm the beaches in protest against overcrowding
“We will continue fighting for the interests of citizens and for coexistence between residents and tourists."
Important UK travel rules and regulations reminder if heading for Mallorca this summer
Stick to the current rules for liquids and laptops when preparing their hand luggage for airport security.
The giant jellyfish.
The giant jellyfish.
Giant jellyfish lurking in the Balearics
Several specimens of giant jellyfish have been seen off the coast of Mallorca in recent years.
Legendary British band donates €80,000 to the fight against plastics in Mallorca
The Plastic Free Mallorca project aims to minimise the environmental impact caused by the use of plastics.
Superyacht to the stars shines in Mallorca
Many of the largest and most expensive private yachts in the world have been spotted in Balearic waters.
Warning: British residents in Spain without the TIE card will have to apply for new EU travel visa
It is expected that Green Certificate holders may face significant delays and difficulties at borders.
Mallorca tourism protest “is just the beginning”
Tourism generates 45% of the islands’ gross domestic product.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
Spanish slammed as “horrendous drivers”
"The Spanish are truly dreadful drivers, very inconsiderate and never show any manners."
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Mallorca mass tourism protests can stop now
On the whole, the foreign media is not interested in the ins and outs of local politicians; they’ll take what they see and run with it and that is that Mallorca does not want tourists.
Humphrey Carter21/06/2024 12:37