“Mallorca can’t continue putting prices up but offer nothing new”
“I’m on holiday. I’ve invested in that destination, I’m spending money there, I’m helping the local economy, it’s up to the politicians to sort out their domestic problems, not me and I shouldn’t be blamed for them either.”
Spain plans tax increase on holiday rentals
The issue of housing has sparked widespread public discontent, with protests erupting in several regions over unaffordable rents.
Travel guide urges tourists to avoid Mallorca in 2025
“These locations are popular for good reason—they are stunning, intriguing, and culturally significant.
The last anti-mass tourism protest of the year in the Balearics
The Balearics is also the region with the most expensive housing and the second highest rental prices, and has 5,800 houses officially destined for tourist rental.
Britons told to “reconsider” Mallorca
Fodor’s other destinations of concern are Bali, Indonesia, Koh Samui, Thailand, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, British Virgin Islands, Kerala, India, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan,Oaxaca, Mexico, Scotland North Coast 500 and Mount Everest.
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.
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.
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.
Comment
Anti tourism graffiti. Clean it off at ONCE!
This is an outrageous state of affairs and something needs to be done
Jason Moore27/12/2024 09:48