Last summer, around 300 people occupied Caló des Moro in Santanyi in protest at beach overcrowding in Mallorca. Organised by the Mallorca Platja Tour social media group, they said at the time: "We want to spend a day at the beach with people from here. To do so we had to come at eight in the morning, otherwise it would have been impossible."
Well, this week, the magical night of San Juan, which marks the start of summer, turned into a nightmare for residents and tourists after the publication on social media of the accumulation of rubbish in the Caló des Moro. The rubbish piled up next to the path leading to one of the most idyllic spots in Mallorca has generated a multitude of critical comments on social media.
A new example of incivility has put Caló des Moro in the spotlight, this time due to the large amount of rubbish left behind after the night-time celebrations on the eve of San Juan, when many people flock to the coast to enjoy the evening and carry out various rituals to attract good luck.
The hours after the night's celebrations left a dawn that quickly generated numerous critical comments about the abandonment of rubbish of all kinds. Various posts on social media denounced the situation and received a wave of indignation from residents and neighbours alike, as well as tourists, expressing their discomfort and disappointment at the lack of respect for the environment. And one has to pose the question, who lacked the respect?
Es Caló des Moro has been recognised as one of the best beaches in Europe. The annual report from "The World's Best Beaches" places Es Caló des Moro in the top three of its prestigious ranking. This accolade highlights the beach's unique appeal among the planet's finest coastal destinations.
Described by the organisation as a true "hidden gem," Es Caló des Moro is praised for its small stretch of sand and crystal-clear waters. Spanning just 40 metres, this beach has become one of the most sought-after virgin beaches by tourists visiting the island, offering a secluded and pristine environment.
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20th June cala mesquida- group of school children with teachers went to beach last day of school day. Kids were entering the dune area (which is forbidden) and left the rubbish behind - teachers said nothing...
The filthiest ones are generally the locals. They have no respect for the environment, have no problem living amongst civil decay, graffiti, vandalism, etc. They simply don't give a ****.
"virgin beach" with 4 hours waiting time to go down just to take a selfie.
We all have seen this again and again look out the window at the small round about Red Bull beer cans etc or plastic garbage bags full in the middle of no where if you say something look out but who cleans this up Pigs spoiled Pigs and not a word from the politicians !
I’ve seen this time and time again on many local beaches. Its generally always local youths whose Mum’s clean up after them and whose Dad’s take the rubbish out at night. Spoilt brats. If you call them out, they either insult you, tell you to mind your own business or say that either the wind will make it disappear or that someone will come around to collect it. I would ban San Joan next year to teach them a lesson.
It’s all beginning to get out of hand. I just read some blurb on a new restaurant opening in old town Alcudia describing it as a “party town”. WHAT?
Some animals or more equal than others. Or something...