Tougher fines for antisocial behaviour next season in the Balearics.
Tougher fines for antisocial behaviour next season in the Balearics.
New Mallorca crackdown on antisocial tourists
Bauzà emphasised his desire for the modification of the decree to be “participatory” and “as consensual” as possible.
UK is number 1 again in the Balearics in 2023
Holidaymakers and tour operators love the island for all the positives it has and which far outweigh any negatives.
“Everybody is welcome in Calvia, we want everyone to live and holiday in harmony, respect the laws and have a wonderful experience”
“A new Law of Responsible Tourism will be introduced and it will apply to the whole of the Balearics because we all know that foreign tourists are not to blame for all of the antisocial behaviour.”
Mallorca’s all-year chance
Changing holiday habits in the UK could play into the hands of Mallorca as the island steps up its push for all-year tourism.
Calvia is enjoying an extended season.
Calvia is enjoying an extended season.
Calvia was top Spanish holiday destination in September
International travellers predominantly chose the Balearics as their primary destination.
The Mayor of Calvia, Juan Antonio Amengual.
The Mayor of Calvia, Juan Antonio Amengual.
The street party in the centre of Palma.
The street party in the centre of Palma.
Palma’s Santa Catalina slammed as the new Magalluf
"In the end it is not going to be possible to live in Palma”, said the association. "This is a jungle.”
New Balearic government says current law has damaged the image of some resorts.
New Balearic government says current law has damaged the image of some resorts.
New tougher antisocial behaviour penalties in the Balearics next season
A campaign through social networks is going to be launched by the ministry in coordination with the British Embassy.
Don’t penalise Magalluf
“The Law of Excesses has one major flaw; it is only enforced in two resorts on the island. Discrimination or what?”
40 percent increase in the number of arrests thanks to plainclothes police officers in holiday area
No fatal balcony falls in Calvia.
Calvia becomes the third municipality in Spain with the most Tourism Quality beaches
"Calvia remains at the forefront of tourism”.
Expanding the limits in Magalluf
“A weekend full of experiences linked to literature, books, art and music, which will challenge the limits of the usual spaces destined for culture. All this in a place as unusual as it is necessary - Magalluf. We believe in culture as an engine of change, of transformation, and we want to expand it beyond its limits.”
So has the "tourism excesses" been a success?
I do hope they get rid of the red zone map so all of us in the area of Magalluf can become “responsible”.
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Comment
Tourism declaration of a monumental waste of time?
Magalluf is now a resort minus balconing injuries or worse and that Magalluf, along with beaches in other Calvia resorts, will have its beach open all year.
Andrew Ede06/11/2023 00:01