Greater political will needed in Playa de Palma

Among measures she would like to be seen introduced are a mobile office for the police to inform tourists about drinking in the streets, the collection of rubbish, improved control of illegal selling and a comprehensive plan for cleanliness.

Duran says that the ordinance against anti-social behaviour introduced last year is not being complied with and that there has indeed been a worsening of the situation with regard to the presence of three-cup tricksters, prostitutes and illegal sellers as well as to drinking. She does, though, accept that these have all been problems for many years.