In Arenal, where Llucmajor Police and the Guardia Civil have established a special round-the-clock operation because of tension between residents and Algerians who have been committing violent crimes, a separate operation has started.
Arenal - Tension on the streets and now come the Spanish students
The total antithesis of so-called responsible tourism
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I realise times have changed but a word about the Spanish students who have been coming here for decades for their end of studies break , just like the pensioners on their cheap sunny holidays. I owned a disco in Arenal in the mid 80's and we started our season each year with the students . We did not make money but it was a good way to get up and running, staff training etc. Four students, one large bottle of coke and four straws was not unusual but I was surprised and pleased at how well behaved they were, right through till the small hours at 4 or 5 in the morning when we closed. After the students came the Brits and we knew what we were in for. Smashed toilet doors and toilets, vomit everywhere, fights and general unpleasant behaviour. Same every year. I have no idea how the students conduct themselves nowadays but I suspect regarding the Brits not a lot has changed.
Not to worry. This is what Sr Escarrer, from Melia Hotels, the original mass tourism instigator, defines as “high quality” tourists, compared to the rubbish that came between the 60’s and the 90’s.
Sounds like a Dream Environment Fun for the Whole Family ! Stay Home ! 🏠