Thousands of people take to the streets against tourist overcrowding in a historic protest
Thousands of people take to the streets against tourist overcrowding in a historic protest.
Protest in Mallorca
Protest in Palma in May that attracted some 10,000 people.
More than one hundred groups will take part in Sunday's tourism protest
International repercussions are being sought in order to put pressure on politicians.
Government calls on Sunday protesters to "respect" tourists and other residents
Organisers hope the protest will be at least as large as the one in May when there were 10,000 or so people.
Anti-tourism protesters dress as tourists in Palma
A prelude to the protest planned for July 21.
Large support for Soller tourist overcrowding SOS
Among other things, residents want limits on the number of hire cars entering Soller.
Protest in Palma, Mallorca
The May protest was as much to do with housing as it was tourism.
Preparing for the next 'less tourism' protest in Mallorca
Representatives of the organisers said on Saturday that they want the July 21 protest to mark "a turning point".
Should tourists be consulted about overcrowding?
Tourists invest emotional attachment in Mallorca and this doesn't prevent objectivity.
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.
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Comment
Mallorca’s summer surge sparks tourism debate
We as a population are not helping the matter. Their next protest will take place in Palma on July 21.
Richie Prior05/07/2024 12:33