Tourism protest in Palma, Mallorca
Change direction - Tourism protest in Palma in July.
Ban on new holiday flat permits in Spain
Residents protesting against high rents and a lack of long-term supply blame it on the proliferation of short-term renting on platforms such as Airbnb and booking.com and an a influx of foreigners choosing Malaga as a base for remote work.
How much damage the anti-tourism protests have done remains to be seen across Spain.
How much damage the anti-tourism protests have done remains to be seen across Spain.
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.
The mass protest through Palma this summer.
The mass protest through Palma this summer.
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.
Tourism protest in Mallorca
The protest in Palma in July attracted some 20,000 people (the number given by the police).
Projection calling for a change in direction for Mallorca's tourism
Projection calling for a change in direction for Mallorca's tourism that coincided with the July 21 protest in Palma.
Support grows for "We Love Tourism campaign" in Mallorca
“The administration has an obligation to act firmly and quickly to ensure that Mallorca is an attractive destination for millions of people who choose us every year to enjoy their holidays."
The logo for the new campaign.
The logo for the new campaign.
Mallorca “We love tourism” campaign
"We believe it is necessary to promote a campaign to make amends to all the tourists who visit us or are thinking of doing so, as they are our customers, they are our clients.
Beach in Manacor Mallorca 'closed' by protesters
One of the 'closed' beaches.
Tourist overcrowding protesters 'close' beaches in Mallorca
Those principally responsible for overcrowding are hotel chains, construction companies and real estate companies.
Menys Turisme, Més Vida meeting in Lloseta, Mallorca
Menys Turisme, Més Vida meeting in Lloseta on Wednesday.
World Tourism Day a likely date for more tourism protest in Mallorca
The Menys Turisme, Més Vida platform discussed future protest actions on Wednesday.
TUI: Mallorca tourism protests should be taken seriously
The protests are against "excessive" issues such as the increase in rents.
Tourism protest in Alcudia Mallorca
Traffic was held up for a brief time.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
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Comment
We want you out!
Personally I would love to buy a property here but Mallorca has got way too expensive now, and a lot busier too.
Neville James-Davies27/09/2024 09:39