On the critical list - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that have made the news over recent days.
Rally in Mallorca calling for less tourism
Rally in Palma last October.
Mallorca tourism protests - Plans to bring the airport to a standstill
A "massive" demonstration will be organised, although no date has been set.
Mallorca environmentalists want ban on private jets, limit on cruise ships and no property sales to non-residents
"If everything ends up just being a headline, there will be even more protests."
Hoteliers say that Mallorca has reached "a critical situation"
"A balance of coexistence between residents and visitors has long been an issue on these islands."
Stickers for 'Don't tag this (Mallorcan) beach, bitch!'
Overcrowding affects residents, but tourists are also harmed.
Demands for reducing Palma tourist overcrowding
Is the Partido Popular's new position just a "cosmetic operation"?
Mallorca tourist overcrowding and excesses - Nothing much has actually changed
A frantic day of announcements but they don't amount to a great deal.
A recent protest in Ibiza against luxury tourism.
A recent protest in Ibiza against luxury tourism.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
Mallorca plans to reintroduce cap on cruise ships in Palma
Under the previous agreement, ship arrivals were staggered with a maximum of three per day, of which only one of them could have a capacity of more than 5,000 passengers.
Balearic president - Tourism limits are "necessary"
The regional government recognises that there cannot be further growth.
Mallorca overcrowding - "We've gone too far; we have to turn back"
A congress in June will draw up a strategy for a sustainable tourism model.
Balearic town restricts tourist access to combat overcrowding
More than 800,000 tourists visit the village every year.
Residents demanding an end to Soller tourist overcrowding
Long tailbacks heading to Soller, and traffic congestion in Soller.
Government accused of "cynicism" over plan to measure beach overcrowding
Government tourism policy is "the policy of Instagram", ensuring that the photo doesn't look ugly.
Government plan to measure Mallorca beach overcrowding
The pilot project will focus on one as yet unnamed beach.
Comment
Overcrowding and meaningless gestures
Is the government running scared of negative publicity akin to that of the Canaries?
Andrew Ede11/05/2024 12:08