New Mallorca anti-mass tourism protest called for July 21
“It’s time to take to the streets, get organised and stand up for real change."
Just Stop Oil spray paints planes at Stansted
A protester sits in front of an aircraft as members of the Just Stop Oil spray paints planes at the Stansted airport, Britain June 20, 2024. JUST STOP OIL/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE.
Police action at Caló des Moro beach protest was "intimidatory"
The group who organised the protest have denounced the actions of the security forces.
Guardia Civil intervene at Caló des Moro beach protest
Interpreted as having been a protest without permission.
Around 300 people 'occupy' Caló des Moro
"A fun and festive day" but also a protest against beach overcrowding.
Mallorca’s tourism turmoil
“Tourist go home is the message and let’s be honest, it’s not a very welcoming one, is it?”
Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
"It is true that we have a problem. The hotel sector said ten years ago that it could not grow any further in volume."
Protest in Palma, Mallorca in May
Mallorca is not for sale.
The right of protest and a history of tourist saturation
Concerns about overcrowding were already being expressed in the 1960s.
It has been a busy week in Mallorca.
It has been a busy week in Mallorca.
Less tourism, more life protest in Palma in October 2023
Less tourism, more life protest in Palma last October.
'Less tourism' protest planned for all four Balearic Islands in July
The planned date is July 21.
Mayor says that Algerians have left Arenal
The police say that it is not certain that the Algerian men had come from Son Gotleu.
Out of proportion: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news over recent days.
Mallorca protest about the housing crisis and tourist overcrowding
Tourist overcrowding is leading to "mistrust and rejection" of tourism, as highlighted in last month's protest in Palma.
Next overcrowding 'protest' will be at Caló des Moro
"Caló des Moro is a symbol of the overcrowding on our beaches."
A group of people stage a performance protest in Mallorca
On Sa Rapita beach on Saturday.
Protest? What protest?
What was this really, as the impetus appeared to have come from ill-chosen words by a Vox member of the Balearic parliament.
- 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
Should tourists be consulted about overcrowding?
Tourists invest emotional attachment in Mallorca and this doesn't prevent objectivity.
Andrew Ede29/06/2024 11:39