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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Massive Protest Against Tourism in Mallorca

Published: 2024-07-21

On Sunday, over 10,000 people gathered in Palma, Mallorca, to protest against mass tourism and its negative impacts on local life.

Organized by the platform 'Menos Turismo, Más Vida', the demonstration highlighted issues such as rising housing costs, traffic congestion, and environmental degradation caused by excessive tourist influx.

Participants called for policies to limit tourism, including restrictions on vehicle access and the prohibition of short-term rentals in certain areas.

The protest follows similar movements in other tourist regions like Barcelona and the Canary Islands, reflecting growing concerns about the sustainability of tourism.

While some political factions, like the CDU in Germany, acknowledged the economic benefits of tourism, others, including the Greens, expressed solidarity with the demonstrators, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to tourism management.