Panic over Mallorca water cuts
Government grilled over why tourist tax money is not being used to solve the water crisis.
Humphrey Carter03/07/2024 15:15 Water restrictions in Mallorca
Local Police are responsible for surveillance, with the power to impose sanctions in the event of non-compliance.
Balearics on tiger mosquito alert
“The risk is very present in the Balearics and we must consider it very seriously.”
New Mallorca anti-mass tourism protest called for July 21
“It’s time to take to the streets, get organised and stand up for real change."
Council of Mallorca President says island “does not need” more tourists
“Mallorca does not have a problem with demand and does not need to go to fairs to find more tourists."
Mallorca set for a population explosion
Spain is among the European countries with the highest proportion of immigrants, with 17.1% of residents having been born abroad.
Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
"We are missing the tourists with a medium-high purchasing power."
Balearic president says 20 million tourists a year “is not sustainable” limits not being ruled out
Tourism generates 87% of GDP and 40% of employment in the Balearics.
Mallorca town wants to ban swimming pools
Over the past five years planning permission has been granted for the construction of at least 279 new private swimming pools.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
Comment
Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.
Humphrey Carter28/06/2024 12:36