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The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.

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Battle to get to famous Mallorca beach

Deya has a population of 700 and that balloons to 2,400, due to the number of hotel beds and holiday homes during the summer, and this has been going on for years.

Humphrey Carter18/07/2024 11:42

Another big protest is going to held in Palma this weekend.

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Global tourist industry calls for an end to anti tourism protests

"We need policies to ensure that travellers have the best possible experience".

Humphrey Carter15/07/2024 16:49

Housing crisis in Spain's cities drives rise in homelessness as tourism booms

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Housing crisis in Spain's cities drives rise in homelessness as tourism booms

According to a Bank of Spain report, about 45% of people living in rented accommodation are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, the highest proportion in Europe.

Corina Pons11/07/2024 12:16

The majority of tourists who come to Mallorca doso for the weather and the beaches.

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Sun, beach and friendly locals are still the top holiday attractions

Destination’s safety (16%) is the most important factor for travellers selecting a holiday spot, followed by pleasant weather (13), bargains (11%) and friendly locals (8%)

Humphrey Carter08/07/2024 11:34

It feels like the season has not taken off yet.

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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

Mallorcan authorities no longer plan to push sun and beach tourism.

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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."

Humphrey Carter26/06/2024 12:56

Menorcans are on the move to p`rotest the island from mass tourism.

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Menorca goes to war with Mallorca, tourists told to go home!

One Menorcan town has already restricted tourist access to combat overcrowding.

Humphrey Carter24/06/2024 13:31