Citizens to have their say about Mallorca's tourist overcrowding
A website is to be launched for residents to contribute to the sustainability debate.
Tourist overcrowding and housing - the two main concerns for the people of the Balearics
Results of an opinion survey conducted in the middle of May.
Politics
Increased public support for eliminating regional government
At the opposite end of the scale to eliminating regional government, there is 10.6% support for regional independence
Holiday rentals
Just over half of Majorcans are in favour of holiday rentals
Over a half of those surveyed accept that rentals contribute to the "saturation" of places normally used by residents.
Animal welfare
New poll: Support for bullfighting in Spain hits all-time low
This is further evidence that bullfighting is on the way out – especially as opposition is even higher among young people.
Tourist tax
The public want the tourist tax to be spent on the environment
The survey received 3,411 responses, a higher than average number for this type of participatory exercise run by the government.
Politics
Growing sentiment in favour of reduced regional autonomy
This wave of centralisation sentiment is also reflected in responses to questions regarding identity.
- New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
- Britons could be “stuck” on planes at Mallorca airport
- Mallorca on storm lockdown for the long weekend
- Severe weather warning upgraded for all of Mallorca, airport delays
- Update: Barcelona now on red alert for rain, 50 flights cancelled