Mir was at an event in Cala Murta (Formentor). Saying that the islands are this summer "experiencing unprecedented overcrowding", he added that "this is leading to a situation of negative social perception". There is "obvious saturation" and not just in protected natural areas.
Warning that natural resources, especially water, face "serious problems", the minister observed that the Balearics have been pioneers in launching ambitious environmental policies for a "much more sustainable future society". However, he argued that it is clear that regulatory initiatives, such as the planning decree for Mallorca's land, have not been enough. "These islands need containment and de-growth."
"Population decrease, especially of the tourist population, will have to seriously be put on the table."
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I totally agree. Close Magaluff and get rid of the terrible reputation Mallorca has from this disgraceful den of inequity.
Looking at the recent headlines on this site. Start with closing down the volume resorts of Magaluf and playa de Palma. Decadent behaviour, rape, violence, deaths, vendettas , time for a reinvention of this type of the Majorca tourist offering. Increased police, regulations on how many drinks in all inclusive just pointless playing at the problems edge. If Majorca really wants sustainable upmarket tourism. The beer halls and drinking sheds have to go. Limited flights numbers and bed restrictions imposed will limit overcrowding. The islands infrastructure can’t handle any more. Pagurea every time it rains the sewers can’t handle it. Palma and other towns the same. Have the politicians the courage for this , probably not,