Illegal sale of alcohol in Arenal, Mallorca
The supply of alcohol is from a different unit to that at which it is purchased.
Illegal booze selling continuing in Arenal
A way is being found to get round restrictions under the tourism of excesses law.
Mallorca tourist overcrowding and excesses - Nothing much has actually changed
A frantic day of announcements but they don't amount to a great deal.
Businesses attack tourism of excesses decree amendment
Playa de Palma business associations believe that the real problem is shops that encourage the drinking of alcohol on the streets.
Mallorca still waiting for new "responsible tourism" law
The tourism minister had promised to present the amended law before Easter.
Tourism 2024: The year of living responsibly
The year when, and once and for all, there is a realisation that the future does not lie with an outdated booze-based touristic culture.
Playa de Palma hotels to provide rooms for police next summer
Hoteliers complain that there was an increase in criminal activity and tourist anti-social behaviour this summer.
Mallorca at London's World Travel Market - Will reform of the 'excesses' law overshadow promotion?
Promotional messages will be familiar, but some faces won't be, while there will also be reform of the tourism of excesses law.
Changing Mallorca's tourism laws - Why take so long?
To have amendment to the tourism of excesses law in place for the 2024 season would be "extraordinary".
Magalluf will no longer be singled out in bad behaviour law
"One on one side of the road you have the law and on the other side you don't."
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”.
Balearic tourism minister: Tourism of excesses law "can be greatly improved"
The tourism of excesses law "has not been able to stop those negative and viral images that we all know".
Playa de Palma - The worst season ever in terms of security
The hoteliers accuse Palma town hall and the Council of Mallorca of inaction in responding to reports of illegal activities.
Magalluf bakery fined and closed for selling alcohol at 5am
A fine of 60,000 euros.
Playa de Palma police operation against illegal selling
Street sellers, tourist supermarkets and the 'latero' sellers of alcohol.
Member of the security forces - "Abuse is part of the holiday package"
Attitudes and behaviours of the 2020s make redundant a naive view that 1980s' partying tourism continues to prevail.
Mallorca news round-up: Top stories from the past week
Tough on crime, or is it? One truly appalling crime. Plus other stories that made the headlines.
Fines totalling 180,000 euros for balconing in Magalluf
Five foreign tourists have each been fined 36,000 euros.
Playa de Palma at night, fuelled by alcohol street sellers
The street sellers take advantage of the tourism of excesses law.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
The responsible tourism decree that wasn't responsible
How was it possible to reduce fines for behaviour that had been classified as excessive?
Andrew Ede05/05/2024 11:50