Ten million euros of tourist tax revenue to fight illegal holiday lets in the Balearics
Two-thirds of projected spending will be for environmental and water projects.
Mafia networks uncovered behind illegal tourist rental operations in Mallorca
The hotel industry estimates that around 50% of tourist rentals in the Balearic Islands may be operating illegally.
Tourists in Palma.
Tourists in Palma.
560,000 euros fine for illegal Mallorca tourist rentals
All of the flats are in the same building in Palma.
Tourism promotion money to be spent instead on tackling Mallorca's illegal holiday lets
"We do not need to dedicate so much effort in making Mallorca known."
Mallorca is cracking down on illegal holiday lets.
Mallorca is cracking down on illegal holiday lets.
More than half of the ads for holiday rentals in Mallorca are suspicious
The plan implemented last year against illegal advertising is working, is adequate and allows them to fight against unfair competition.
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".
Increasing the Balearic tourist tax will only strengthen illegal letting and increase overcrowding
Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá Hotels International agrees that the government should ban all holiday apartment lets that are currently registered.
The authorities will not hesitate to respond to antisocial behaviour in holiday lets.
The authorities will not hesitate to respond to antisocial behaviour in holiday lets.
Mallorca taxi drivers' president: "Everything is out of control"
Serious reconsideration needs to be given to the island's transport model.
Tourists in Palma Mallorca
Illegal holiday letting activity has been spreading in Palma.
Tourism spreads from the centre of Palma ... and it's mostly illegal letting
"All the legal places are full, so the tourists go elsewhere: to illegal accommodation."
Water cut to illegal holiday homes in short-term lets crackdown
A surge in tourism over the past few years aided by the spread of holiday lets has led to widespread protests.
Huge fine for illegal holiday lets in Palma
The maximum fine per property has doubled from 40,000 to 80,000 euros.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week beach protest, marine heat waves, Sant Llorenç overcrowded, Mallorcans on holiday, reporting illegal lets, speaking English in Magalluf and Palma's noisy port.
Top News Highlights of the Week in Mallorca
Top News Highlights of the Week in Mallorca.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week dobbing your neighbour, what's a 'pourist?, car hire, getting rid of property cowboys, expropriating empty homes and water shortage.
- 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...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
- German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record
Comment
The 'mafias' who control illegal holiday lets
At least one of the gangs in Barcelona is known to be active in Palma.
Andrew Ede18/08/2024 09:32