Fresh Protest Against Mass Tourism in Mallorca
Police said 25,000 joined the march, while organisers put turnout at 70,000, as protesters denounced housing costs and overtourism.
- On Sunday, July 26, approximately 30,000 anti-tourism protestors flooded Palma, Mallorca, organized by grassroots collective Menys Turisme, Mes Vida to challenge an economic model they argue prioritizes tourism over local living standards.
- Supported by 134 social organizations, the movement highlights an unprecedented housing crisis and soaring living costs. The collective issued a declaration last month stating Mallorca has reached its 'ecological, territorial and social limits.'
- While the demonstration began peacefully at Plaça d'Espanya, tensions escalated as police initially restricted square access. Officers used batons and rubber bullets, resulting in around a dozen injuries among demonstrators.
- Adding to regional instability, Swissport workers at Palma Airport announced walkouts beginning today, Monday, July 27, with further strikes planned for August 1, 4 and 8. AirHelp reported nearly two in five passengers experienced delays or cancellations between May 1 and July 23.
- The Balearic Parliament recently approved an airport co-management law to strengthen regional influence over planning and management. Yet proposals to limit property purchases for non-residents were rejected in February, as the islands received nearly 19 million tourists in 2024.
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In Mallorca, thousands of people have once again demonstrated against mass tourism.
On Sunday there was probably the biggest demonstration against mass tourism on Mallorca so far, up to 70,000 participants are said to have aired their displeasure according to the organisers. On the sidelines of the protest there were riots.
There are too many tourists on the Spanish island of Mallorca, a growing number of locals believe. A record 25,000 protesters took part in a protest against the overcrowding in the capital Palma on Sunday, police said. Police eventually used batons and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd, which became a riot.
In 2025, more than 13 million people visited the island.
Mass tourism must be limited. This insight has long since spread around. So far, the measures are too limited. A comment.
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