Tourists driving residents out of Palma
Exodus from the city centre to the outskirts
Tourists flooding Palma are pushing residents out. | Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter
Palma05/06/2023 09:24
Living in the centre of Palma has become a nightmare for residents.
Complaints from neighbourhood associations have multiplied in recent months. They have accused the authorities of neglecting accessibility and resources as well as tourist overcrowding.
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If it wouldn’t be for tourist this apartment would be worth pennies (and the rest of the municipal services would be at 3rd world standards)…. Too many toursist - SOS residents, no tourists due to lockdown - SOS tourism. None will start opening data centers, nor factories in Mallorca so it’s either this or GDP per capita lower by 30-40% (that would be below Andalucia).
This is true. But why did the majority of the residents in the centre vote for political parties that don't think there is a problem with tourist saturation and want to build more hotels!
Palma's new council must recognise that Palma's increasing loss of residents is a slippery slope to the city becoming one big shopping mall bereft of character and charm. Local residents add value to the city. Tourists do not. The bars and restaurants causing late night noise nuisance must be told to cease or be fined, or more. Allow residents to send evidence such as photos and videos of offending establishments. Then have these followed-up by officers visiting the premises and issuing warnings. Parts of London went down the same path. Residents were driven out and the city given over to kebab outlets, clubs and the like. Big mistake. The city lost its heart and soul and thieves and criminals moved in. So the new Mayor reversed the policy and welcomed residents to return. Noise nuisance was not tolerated, late openings were policed and the streets were populated again by local people who created communities. So Palma has been warned. And It's not too late to take avoiding action. Residents and commercials can live together in harmony but the authorities need to support home owners not drive them away.
One obvious comment springs to mind. ... Careful what you wish for...