Mallorca is lost in tourism translation
On the one hand the Balearic authorities appear to have sided with the anti-mass tourism movement, but it has sent out the wrong message.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week, we talk about the cheapest places to buy a home, large property portfolios, citizen protests, civil society participation in debates, hotels opening in the low season, graffiti fines, free buses, and problems with recruiting staff.
Barcelona protesters demand affordable rents as Spain juggles tourism impact
Housing has become a major issue in Spain.
Protest against the management of the emergency response in education after deadly floods in eastern Spain, in Valencia
Union members, teachers and families protest against the management of the emergency response in education after deadly floods in eastern Spain, in Valencia.
Protest to denounce the housing crisis in Barcelona
A demonstrator holds a house-shaped sign that reads "from touristic flat to temporary rent to Airbnb" during a protest to demand lower housing rental prices and better living conditions, in Barcelona.
Just Stop Oil threat to Mallorca holidays
Just Stop Oil are plotting a summer of disruption at airports in the UK.
Mallorca mass tourism protests can stop now
On the whole, the foreign media is not interested in the ins and outs of local politicians; they’ll take what they see and run with it and that is that Mallorca does not want tourists.
British media all set for Mallorca beach protest as pink lilos invade Palma
This Saturday is the build up to a big protest planned for June 16.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
Gathering of "Canarias se agota"
The group 'Canarias se agotta' has organised a rally at the gates of Congress to demand a tourist moratorium in the archipelago and the suspension of the hotel facilities 'Cuna del Alma' and 'La Tejita', with the support of groups such as Sumar and Podemos.
Fresh wave of protests against superyachts and the wealthy in the Balearics
“You are kicking us off the island. Your luxury is our crisis”.
Mallorca farmers mount tractor protest, join EU wave of action
Wave of protests being planned across the Balearics.
Mallorca could face food shortages
Farmers in the Balearics may also join the protest.
Spanish farmers' protests against rising costs, green rules, in Girona
Farmers drive their tractors as they protest over price pressures, taxes and green regulation, grievances shared by farmers across Europe, in Girona, Spain, February 6, 2024. REUTERS/Albert Gea
After protests, Spain moves nearer to having a government
Police fired rubber bullets, 24 people were arrested and seven police officers were lightly injured.
Spain PM strikes key deal with Catalan separatists to form government
The proposed amnesty bill sparked several nights of demonstrations and riots this week.
Tuesday night's protest in Palma.
Tuesday night's protest in Palma.
Protests in Palma this week.
Protests in Palma this week.
Tens of thousands protest against possible Catalan amnesty deal
About 50,000 people demonstrate in Catalan capital Barcelona.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Happiest and best Mallorca, so what’s wrong?
Mallorca’s beaches continue to receive rave reviews and recommendations from across the world. Why the anger on the home front?
Humphrey Carter21/03/2025 11:05