Another Mallorcan town takes to social media in attacking overtourism
A feeling that the essence of the town is being eliminated
No longer possible to find a seat to have a coffee. | Photo: @welcome.to.santanyiland
Santanyi05/05/2025 19:48
First it was Soller, now it's Santanyi. An Instagram account - @welcome.to.santanyiland - has used AI in creating images and messages that denounce overtourism and its impacts.
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Yes it's quiet disgusting here, no wonder the square is full of tables leaves about 3m gap for all the people to walk, but the one to blame are sitting in the adjuntament
Which towns, even the small, not touristy ones, can you find a carparking space these days?
But some other comments not reported in this article - "I used to be unemployed but thanks to the tourists I have a job" and "My bar simply could not survive on locals ordering coffee and water so thank God for the tourists drinking beers and cocktails" and "My boutique in town wasn't supported by locals who prefer to buy cheaper stuff on-line but tourists love my clothes and spend good money." So don't believe that every local wants to 'kill-a-tourist' because they can't park their car. Some locals are very grateful indeed to visiting tourists.
Funny, if you go to Santanyi on any other day than market days (Wednesday and Saturday), you'll have little problem finding a seat at a cafe. But on market days, forget it. It's so crowded, you can't even walk through town, it's jam packed.