Over two million tourists in the Balearics stayed in private homes and "unregulated accommodation" last year
Some three million tourists didn't pay any tourist tax.
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."
Argument over top Mallorca beach restaurant
Deya beach is a magnet for celebrities every summer.
Balearic president says 20 million tourists a year “is not sustainable” limits not being ruled out
Tourism generates 87% of GDP and 40% of employment in the Balearics.
Mass tourism protests do not appear to be putting Britons off the Balearics
Sunday tourism "protest" did not have government permission.
Sunday's tourism protest in Mallorca.
Sunday's tourism protest in Mallorca.
Some 300 people took part in the lkast beach protest in Mallorca.
Some 300 people took part in the lkast beach protest in Mallorca.
150 euros a night for a room or even the back of a van in Mallorca
2,500 inspections planned as part on new war on illegal holiday lets.
It has been a busy week in Mallorca.
It has been a busy week in Mallorca.
Hire cars being vandalised in Mallorca
Stickers warning: “Your rental car is not safe. Beware of the locals, they are angry."
3,000 euros per week for a beachfront flat in Puerto Pollensa, most expensive in Spain
Mallorca is one of the most expensive holiday let destinations in Spain.
The protests against mass tourism have only just begun.
The protests against mass tourism have only just begun.
British tourist industry warned to take Mallorca protests “seriously”
Mallorca searches are down by 15 per cent year on year while destinations such as Turkey and Greece have seen searches up by 45 per cent and 35 per cent.
Residents are calling on Palma City Council to take measures to prevent this type of situation.
Residents are calling on Palma City Council to take measures to prevent this type of situation.
Passengers arriving at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma
Passengers arriving at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma.
“Be careful what you wish for” is a phrase often heard...
Soller moves into this late spring zone with lots of unresolved issues relevant to the upcoming peak holiday season.
Saturday's mass demonstration against mass tourism in Palma
Saturday's mass demonstration against mass tourism in Palma.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Don’t blame tourists for the failings of government
It is not the tourists who should be blamed but the politicians who have allowed home-grown problems to get out of hand.
Jason Moore07/06/2024 10:47