Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week how do the people feel about overcrowding, new record of tourists, guided tours, tour operators, noise, motorhomes and crazy house prices.
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.”
The human pressure in Mallorca just keeps on increasing
There was a new record for the combined number of residents and tourists in July.
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.
Living in La La land. Curb tourism at your peril
Time to wake up and smell the coffee...the summer season has been bitter/sweet.
One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
More than a third of Spaniards (37%) say that the holiday lets industry brings more harm than benefits.
More than a third of Spaniards (37%) say that the holiday lets industry brings more harm than benefits.
80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money
"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
Mallorca protests, lower spending, markets getting overcrowded, parking in Soller, problems in Fornalutx, seabed clean-up and housing.
Mallorca town is the “most overcrowded tourist destination in Spain”
Capdepera also makes the list of the most overcrowded tourist destinations in Spain.
The rumble in the jungle in Mallorca
The Dubrovnik ruling means that all wheeled suitcases have to be carried not rolled in the city centre.
Next protest was announced today.
Next protest was announced today.
The tourism protests have sparked a massive social debate.
The tourism protests have sparked a massive social debate.
Outrage over “kill a tourist” graffiti in Mallorca
“This graffiti does not represent, in any case, the majority feeling of the residents of Manacor”.
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
Another major protest is being held in Palma this Sunday.
The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
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.
Mallorca anti-tourism protest to mark start of British summer holidays
Demonstrations will continue beyond the summer.
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.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
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