Criticism of the Costas for not acting against Mike Ashley's cave
Environmentalists wonder how it is possible to buy and sell public domain.
Tourists wanting an end to overcrowding
Environmentalist groups say that tourists experience for themselves the effects of saturation.
Campaign message from environmentalists in Mallorca
The Terraferida message.
Environmentalists' campaign against tourist "massification"
SOS Tourism was a feature of the pandemic.
Ecologist group slams plan for moorings' growth
Terraferida believe the philosophy of the plan for the ports is "especially worrying".
Environment
Warning of a new "boom" in quarries in Majorca
Terraferida is drawing attention to six quarries in Majorca.
Holiday rentals
Terraferida criticise increase in Airbnb holiday rentals
According to Terraferida, 35% of the supply is not licensed.
Environment
Environmentalists fear for Vallgonera caves
It is claimed that development on the Llucmajor coast could lead to the caves "disappearing".
Environment
Airport water consumption will increase 18%
Airport water consumption is greater than a majority of Majorca's municipalities.
Energy
Airport energy consumption will exceed all Formentera's
Aena plans for Son Sant Joan Airport will mean a 12% increase in energy power.
Property
Terraferida wanting land reclassification to prevent home building
Development could mean up to 30,000 new homes in Palma and Calvia.
Tourism
Cruise ships under the spotlight in Palma
The group also released a statement criticising Carnival Cruises and saying the ships are causing excessive pollution.
Environment
Army's manoeuvres in Majorca arouse curiosity
Terraferida states that the manoeuvres are incompatible with the conservation of the beaches and protected environment.
Holiday rentals
Terraferida point to holiday rentals "massive fraud"
There are over 16,000 more accommodation places on Airbnb since legislation came into force in 2017.
Tourism
Tourist accommodation places have increased 37%
Ecologists Terraferida say there are 158,000 more tourist accommodation places in the Balearics than four years ago
Enviornment
Anger over state of es Trenc Natural Park
The ecological group Terraferida and resident associations in Sa Rapita and ses Covetes have complained to Campos Council and the local government about the lack of services on the beach which is in a terrible condition and is covered in litter and rubbish left by beach goers.
Environment
Terraferida denounce Es Trenc wedding
The Es Trenc Nature Park has total protected status.
Transport
Terraferida attack the government for neglecting public transport
Extensions to the rail and metro network, more bus services are among the environmentalists' proposals.
Demographics
Terraferida proposing ways of halting increased human pressure
While Terraferida focuses on tourism, the "human pressure" is also a reflection of increased population.
- The seven euro supermarket anti-wrinkle cream which is causing a sensation
- Final touches to Rafa Nadal and Mery Perelló's spectacular home in Porto Cristo
- A Place in the Sun star gives Mallorca a shining endorsement
- Award-winning British actress braves the weather at home in Mallorca
- British-owned club on Paseo Maritimo to be demolished
Comment
Another brick in the wall: Mallorca’s wounded land
Terraferida have generally always hit a majority opinion nerve, be this to do with holiday lets or beaches being taken over by the occupants of superyachts.
Andrew Ede20/04/2023 14:44