Caló des Moro in Santanyi, where a protest against beach overcrowding was staged some weeks ago, has become synonymous with tourist saturation. But if a study by the Balearic Oceanographic Centre is correct, the overcrowding will cease because the beach will disappear. And it won't be the only beach that goes. Guests at the new, ultra-luxury Hotel Formentor had better make the most of the beach while they can, as this beach and Caló des Moro are two among an estimated 185 in the Balearics that will cease to be by the end of the century.
Caló des Moro overcrowding will be solved; the beach will disappear
By the end of the century the sea will have risen between 50 and 60 centimetres in the Mediterranean
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Ration flying and causing would help.
The real solution is the ration flying and cruising ,. 1Euro for every 1kg of CO2 used to get to Majorica and 1 Euro for every Kg of C02 to leave. Returning visits within 12 months pay 10 Euro per Kg of CO2. Its called leadership .
Nonsense
SammiWhilst I am no fan of cruise ships or their industry, I seriously doubt Sammi's allegation that they have garbage shredders depositing their not inconsiderable mountains of waste in their wake. What happens to it onshore, and where, is another question of course! That said, I note that many of my local yellow and blue public bins are disappearing, with the result that many are now dumping unseperated rubbish into the green 'general' bins, not that adherence to responsible separation was ever a big thing here. Maybe it's time for Spain to introduce proper recycling, including return deposits on tins, plastic and glass bottles, as is the norm in Northern Europe.
Agree we all must do something to slow down/stop.global warming but companies are the worst. America does not recognise that Recycling has anything to do with global warming. Recycling is virtually non existent in some places, especially here in Menorca, cruise liners shred plastic and throw all.into the oceans. Alot of the tourist overcrowding are in places where they dock. Yes beaches are crowded but have been for years, families are getting bigger and people come on holiday to stay with family unfortunately the WORLD is getting bigger amd people want their 1 week holiday a year. We need to look outside the box not what is in front of our noses.
Nigel MaudeNigel, it begs the question did you even read the article before spouting that utter rubbish. I can assure you the Balearic Oceanographic Centre is staffed neither by youth nor ignorance. It is a well respected scientific body of at least 40 years standing. They are not stating fact, rather they are publishing the results of a serious detailed scientific study based on known data. Of course if you wish to argue with their conclusions we are all ears to hear your own projections. My guess is Andrew Ede's quirky humorous headline got you all fired up as you got out of bed on the wrong side this morning.
What utter rubbish and fear mongering of the young and ignorant. They can not even predict next weeks weather, let alone 75 years ahead!