Outrage over “kill a tourist” graffiti in Mallorca
“This graffiti does not represent, in any case, the majority feeling of the residents of Manacor”.

Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.

The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
Battle to get to famous Mallorca beach
Deya has a population of 700 and that balloons to 2,400, due to the number of hotel beds and holiday homes during the summer, and this has been going on for years.
Mallorca anti-tourism protest to mark start of British summer holidays
Demonstrations will continue beyond the summer.
Over two million tourists in the Balearics stayed in private homes and "unregulated accommodation" last year
Some three million tourists didn't pay any tourist tax.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.

The protests against mass tourism have only just begun.
The protests against mass tourism have only just begun.

The Government will open the debate to residents of the Islands through a web platform where they can leave their initiatives.
The Government will open the debate to residents of the Islands through a web platform where they can leave their initiatives.

Today's beach invasion in Mallorca.
Today's beach invasion in Mallorca.
Mallorcans storm the beaches in protest against overcrowding
“We will continue fighting for the interests of citizens and for coexistence between residents and tourists."
British media all set for Mallorca beach protest as pink lilos invade Palma
This Saturday is the build up to a big protest planned for June 16.
When the key players are missing...
“How can you devise a future tourism model for the Balearics without the tour operators, travel agents and airlines?”
Mallorca neighbourhood organisation proposes requirement of living in the Balearic Islands 5 years to buy a house
The organisation also proposes recognising the islands as a "tense zone" to regulate rental prices.
Car-hire sector open to reducing the number of vehicles in Mallorca
"It is clear that something has to be done," says the vehicle rental association.
Mixed messages: What actually do Mallorca’s hoteliers want?
Palma Son Sant Joan counted 4,378,210 passengers in July, an increase of 5.9% compared with last year.

Mallorca summer tourism
The tourist numbers in Mallorca were therefore up; not hugely, but up nevertheless.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week empty homes, housing law, tourist saturation, the heat is on, passenger numbers and irresponsible behaviour.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
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Don’t ban things, try to find a solution
“Having a single cruise ship in port would have a major impact on Palma businesses”
Jason Moore14/06/2024 11:52