Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem
“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”
Top British newspaper slams Mallorca
It is not just Mallorca, this summer Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera coordinated inter-island protests under the slogan ‘Let’s change course, let’s set limits to tourism’.
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."
Mallorca now complains about too many visitors to local markets
Protesters want a more balanced approach to tourism.
Mallorca town is the “most overcrowded tourist destination in Spain”
Capdepera also makes the list of the most overcrowded tourist destinations in Spain.
Next protest was announced today.
Next protest was announced today.
New Mallorca anti-tourism protest called
Movement will continue to take to the streets until the Balearic government takes action and adopts measures against the housing emergency and tourist overcrowding.
The tourism protests have sparked a massive social debate.
The tourism protests have sparked a massive social debate.
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.
Plan to slap new tax on rental vehicles and non residents in Mallorca
“These are positive proposals that can improve the lives of Mallorcans."
Unions call for mass turnout in Sunday’s anti-tourism march in Mallorca
"We are not saying no to tourism, we are saying no to overcrowding."
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.
There are plenty of other destinations cruises can sail to apart from Mallorca.
There are plenty of other destinations cruises can sail to apart from Mallorca.
Cruise lines to give anti-tourism protests a wide berth
“There is much more choice for tourists and where they are not welcome there are many other places where they can travel.”
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%)
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."
More protests against mass tourism are planned in the Balearics.
More protests against mass tourism are planned in the Balearics.
It has been a busy week in Mallorca.
It has been a busy week in Mallorca.
The Government will open the debate to residents of the Islands through a web platform where they can leave their initiatives.
The Government will open the debate to residents of the Islands through a web platform where they can leave their initiatives.
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