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.
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".
Balearics wages war on illegal holiday rentals starting in Mallorca
Objective is one of the Council of Mallorca's main policies.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
British expats living among the locals, theatre in English, solidarity and support, house sales, tourist saturation...
Should the Soller tunnel be reinstated?
Should the Soller tunnel be reinstated?
Who's to blame for Mallorca's "tourist saturation"? The last Balearic government
"115,000 tourist accommodation places were authorised over the eight years."
Barrier for Cala Deya traffic control hasn't worked all summer
"There is a great deal of chaos every day."
"Don't tag this (Mallorcan) beach, bitch!"
"Posting a beautiful photo has drastic consequences for the environment."
Mallorca news round-up: Top stories from the past week
Tough on crime, or is it? One truly appalling crime. Plus other stories that made the headlines.
Mallorca home to one of the most saturated tourist destinations in Spain
Popularity has led to prices going up.
Palma not among Europe's top-ten cities most 'saturated' by tourists
The study found that Dubrovnik was the most saturated European city.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week empty homes, housing law, tourist saturation, the heat is on, passenger numbers and irresponsible behaviour.
Beaches in Mallorca dangerous to tourists but not to Catalan speakers
Posters from a group who say that coves have been "expropriated by tourism".
Overcrowding - Mallorca's tourists' greatest concern
A survey of tourist opinion indicates an increasingly negative perception of overcrowding among Mallorca's tourists.
- Traveller registration system: If Mallorca's demands are not met, the Spanish Government will be taken to court
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- The Balearics become 'Nomadland': Homelessness swallows the working class
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Ryanair under fire: Two days after aborted landing, passengers arrive in Palma
Comment
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?”
Jason Moore19/10/2023 15:24