Thousands protest against overtourism in Spanish islands
More than 1 million foreign tourists visit the Canary Islands each month.
Fresh cruise limits called for in Palma
Traditional businesses are disappearing, public spaces are becoming congested and residents are being driven out of their neighbourhoods because of cruise ships.
SOS Sóller: the desperate message from local residents
Traffic jams, gridlock on the access roads to the town and in the Soller tunnel and the road connecting it to Palma, and the large number of visitors who fill its streets and the port in high season have exhausted the patience of locals and residents.
Calls for removal of anti-tourism graffiti from Mallorca monument
Graffiti on items of historical value may constitute a crime of damage, with prison sentences of six months to three years or a fine.
British travel boss warns Spain protests are having an impact
“We’ve had people ringing the call centre and going into travel agents, asking questions like ‘is Spain safe’, ‘are we still welcome in the resort’."
“We are proud and grateful that Calvia continues to be a leading holiday destination for British visitors”
He highlighted the traditional balance between tourists and residents in Calvia, reflected in the One tourist, one friend campaign launched at the latest edition of the World Travel Market, a clear message against tourismophobia.
Steps will be taken to ease the pressure of mass tourism.
Steps will be taken to ease the pressure of mass tourism.
No tourist tax hike in the Balearics
The decree does not include a new tax on rental cars or private vehicles used for tourist purposes.
The protest T-shirts in Soller.
The protest T-shirts in Soller.
Cruise ships in Palma today.
Cruise ships in Palma today.
Mallorca invaded by cruise ships
If the APB’s forecasts for 2025 are met, cruise arrivals in Palma will grow by 4.84% this year. Between January and December 2025, 551 ships will arrive with a capacity for more than 1.8 million passengers.
The unions have their May Day march demands clear.
The unions have their May Day march demands clear.
The least populated village in Mallorca
Estellencs does not have any major tourist attractions, but it has something much more valuable: a place where you are surrounded by mountains and the sea invites you to contemplate it in silence.
Tourism
‘Welcome to Sollerland’: AI campaign in protest against tourism gridlock
Images feature people surrounded by tourists with signs reading "I was from here".
Spain could welcome 100 million tourists this year
The report estimates that international tourism revenue will reach €135.8 billion, a 7.5% increase compared to 2024.
Can Spain cope with any more tourists?
Can Spain cope with any more tourists?
Balearics still trying to figure how best to control tourism.
Balearics still trying to figure how best to control tourism.
Balearic tourist tax increase could be scrapped
Debate continues over how to contain mass tourism.
From East London to Mallorca: Jan Dexter’s Journey into Property Management
A spontaneous holiday to Mallorca sparked a life-changing journey, inspiring Jan Dexter to build a successful property management business on the island.
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Comment
Spain is pushing for even more tourists
I am confused, on the one hand local authorities are working on containing tourism numbers while on the other they are working on attracting more.
Humphrey Carter11/04/2025 10:18