Push for Mallorca councils to ban property sales to non-residents
"If we want to ensure that Europe works, we pro-Europeans must ensure that people living in Europe can have a decent life regardless of where they were born or where they want to live."
Humphrey Carter21/10/2024 14:35 Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain
Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.
Mallorca residents support limits to population growth
If the model of population is to be changed, then tourism needs to change.
An autumn of more anti-tourism protests in the Balearics
The movement has joined forces with groups in other areas where anti-tourism protests have taken place.
Letter to the editor: “We love Majorca, but does Majorca love us?”
“Good luck Majorca, you are a beautiful part of the world, but there is lots and lots of competition."
Mallorca scandal over politicians selling houses to foreigners
Members of party against selling properties to non-Balearic residents have done just that.
Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists
A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.
Gridlock in Mallorca mountains
Before the start of the summer a series of measures were activated to ease traffic problems.
Mallorca politician who wants to ban foreign property sales, sells house to a German!
“Citizens deserve leaders who act with integrity and who truly care about the welfare of society, not those who seek their own benefit at the expense of others."
Mallorca town is the “most overcrowded tourist destination in Spain”
Capdepera also makes the list of the most overcrowded tourist destinations in Spain.
Foreigners may only be able to buy property if they live in the Balearics
Proposal to to establish a tourist saturation index, in which a maximum number of visitors per resident in the Balearics can be established.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
- German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record
Comment
Empty housing in the Balearics is obscene
It’s a very unfair situation and is dividing society. The ‘have and have nots’ is not a healthy environment for anyone to live in.
Humphrey Carter30/08/2024 10:02