Calls were made to Ses Salines police and to the Guardia Civil. The police said that it wasn't their responsibility; the Guardia Civil said that they have no jurisdiction over noise. Residents were astonished by the responses, now concerned that this form of boat party will be repeated "with impunity". And the season has only just started.
The mayor of Ses Salines, Joan Rodríguez, explains that the town hall has no jurisdiction for the sea but that it has held talks with the Guardia Civil and the Costas Authority in order to "work together and prevent this situation from happening again".
Meanwhile, at Cala Galiota in Colonia de Sant Jordi, residents and beachgoers say that they can't take the noise from one particular restaurant any longer. At the Cassai Beach, there is - so residents complain - live music at "excessive volume". Speakers are on public roads for DJ afternoons. There is no sort of sound limiting.
Complaints about this have apparently been made for some years and have been generally ignored by the town hall, which has not enforced noise regulations. It is claimed that some residents have been selling up because they can't put up with this.
The town hall only responded, it is maintained, when a lawyer's letter was sent that reminded the town hall of its duties to inspect and to sanction. There was a meeting with the mayor and the afternoons at the restaurant stopped, but subsequently restarted. "We don't see that any measure has been taken. Nor are we aware that any disciplinary proceedings have been started," says one resident.
"A lack of will or means cannot be an excuse to undermine our peace and quiet. The summer season is approaching and we fear another summer of noise, music and disturbance. So we will not hesitate to go to court to ensure that Cala Galiota is a quiet place for families."
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Stephen GrimmerYou can in the autocratic world they (unwittingly) long for. They can even arrest you for saying stuff that annoys them. But unfortunately, that also applies to those who wish for it.
DAVID GRAHAMDavid, you can't just fine people who annoy you, much as you might like to, they actually have to break some law or statute.
Where were the boats sailed from? Agreed, Es Trenc would be a better anchor area as no population? Doubt the boats would be self skippered? Probably a case of couldn’t give a toss as no one is gonna do anything about the racket made…. Target the boat owners with a fine
Interesting, sometimes the authorities are in charge and make quick decisions, usually saying no to all suggestions, other times like this, suddenly absolutely noone is in charge, no the mayor, not the police and not Guardia civil. They all sit on the fence. My impression of private companies are coming on time, know their business but the government seems to be totally disorganised, having complicated routines and noone seems to take full responsibility, unless they can make excessive money out of it.
DAVID GRAHAMTourists. If I was a gambling man I would probably link it to the triathalon that was being held. Probably letting off steam. Yes inconsiderate but not a second Magaluff by any means!
Zoltan TeglasGreat idea. I really hate excess noise. There’s no need for it. I remember when the regulators said no noise auditable outside the premises. I wish I had fiver for every time I have been shaken out of bed at midnight from Santa ponsa noise. Across the bay and around the headlands.
DAVID GRAHAMEither way, it's doubtful any of them were either staying at or from CSJ. They're on boats. And CSJ is not quite punta ballena 🙄 Es Trenc is a popular beach to anchor on though.
DAVID GRAHAMTourists according to the local press.
Local boat owners should take their boats en masse and blast opera ,Motorhead or whatever, right next to these party boats - they will soon move on
DAVID GRAHAMEither way loud music noise from boats has been an issue for years. But at least it’s upmarket noise. Not the neds from Magaluf or playa de Palma