Opposition say the Balearic Government is not serious about overcrowding measures
The Sustainable Mobility Law won't be implemented until summer 2026 at the earliest.
According to Ibestat, the passengers that disembark “only spend €35 on the island”
According to Ibestat, the passengers that disembark “only spend €35 on the island”.
No capacity for growth? Too expensive? TUI expect a record number of tourists in the Balearics in 2025
TUI's CEO has previously spoken about capacity limits and price increases in the Balearics.
Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
The two regions witnessed mass demonstrations throughout last season over the issue of tourist saturation.
The mass protest through Palma this summer.
The mass protest through Palma this summer.
Why Mallorca needs a break from tourism
Winter in Mallorca offers tranquility, clear beaches, and recovery from summer tourism’s impact. Explore a local’s perspective on sustainable travel.
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.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe's $150 million super yacht is reunited with Mallorca
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair changes its hand luggage and check-in rules
Comment
The tiresome politics of tourism saturation
By now, we’ve got the message about the blame for all the more tourist accommodation places.
Andrew Ede14/02/2025 13:50