Mallorca tourism protests - Plans to bring the airport to a standstill
A "massive" demonstration will be organised, although no date has been set.
Mallorca environmentalists want ban on private jets, limit on cruise ships and no property sales to non-residents
"If everything ends up just being a headline, there will be even more protests."
A recent protest in Ibiza against luxury tourism.
A recent protest in Ibiza against luxury tourism.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
A tourist, a friend in Mallorca
Remember that this island depends on tourism. There is no real industry and farming has all but disappeared. Be careful what you wish for.
Mallorca plans to reintroduce cap on cruise ships in Palma
Under the previous agreement, ship arrivals were staggered with a maximum of three per day, of which only one of them could have a capacity of more than 5,000 passengers.
Balearic president - Tourism limits are "necessary"
The regional government recognises that there cannot be further growth.
Traffic jams already building up in the direction of Mallorca’s top beauty spots
Traffic jams already building up in the direction of Mallorca’s top beauty spots.
Canaries protests - Mallorca next?
The president of the Canaries says that things have to change. But how?
Government accused of "cynicism" over plan to measure beach overcrowding
Government tourism policy is "the policy of Instagram", ensuring that the photo doesn't look ugly.
Holiday lets are to blame for Mallorca tourist overcrowding
The greatest blame for problems of gentrification and saturation lies with "the uncontrolled growth of tourist rental housing".
The left have to take "some responsibility" for tourism dependence in the Balearics
The tourism minister, Jaume Bauzá, was pressed on tourist overcrowding and overpopulation.
A record-breaking summer for the Balearics.
A record-breaking summer for the Balearics.
New Balearics record for the number of people on the island in one day
Human pressure in August has increased by 8.72% in ten years.
Scrap this silly curb at Palma's port
“We don´t limit planes or cars so why limit cruise ships when they are badly needed?”
Mass tourism of the apocalypse
The challenges of climate change, air transport and overcrowding in Mallorca and the Balearics.
Balearic tourism keeps on growing - 17 million mark set to be passed this year
17 million would shatter the previous annual record.
Balearic tourism minister: Tourism of excesses law "can be greatly improved"
The tourism of excesses law "has not been able to stop those negative and viral images that we all know".
Comment
Soller locals are revolting
If you’re planning a trip by road to Soller any time soon, may I offer a few words of advice?
Anna Nicholas13/05/2024 14:38