US EditionA Guide to the Parts of Spain that Aren’t Sick of Tourists | News Channel 3-12
EUROPE, JUL 07 – European destinations face overcrowding, housing shortages, and environmental harm as locals and authorities implement measures to curb tourism growth exceeding local capacity.
- In 2024, Spain saw an unprecedented influx of 84 million international travelers, with the vast majority visiting its islands and Mediterranean coastline predominantly during the summer months.
- This surge in visitors has led to conflicts over overtourism, with protests erupting in Barcelona, Majorca, and the Canary Islands as locals demand better regulation.
- While major resorts like Benidorm have long supported tourism without strain, lesser-known regions such as El Hierro and Extremadura attract visitors seeking sustainability, nature, and historical heritage.
- Manuel Butler urged encouraging tourists to explore lesser-known areas, stay longer, and avoid peak summer months, noting that tourism contributes over 12% of Spain's GDP and remains vital economically.
- The current situation suggests Spain must balance economic benefits and resident quality of life by leading a shift toward more sustainable tourism models amid rising housing pressures and social tensions.
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A guide to the parts of Spain that aren’t sick of tourists
Spain has recently been rising up against mass tourism, with protests in places from Barcelona to the Balearics. But country still has plenty of areas that would love more tourists. Here are some of them.
The number of tourists in Mallorca explodes, while many locals no longer find an apartment. Some of the islanders are in the air with anti-foreign slogans. The local government wants to do something without endangering the business too much. With the prospect of success?
Mallorca’s secluded getaways to beat the heat
With the surging summer temperatures, and surging summer crowds, overheating visitors and residents of Mallorca may be desperate to find shade and cool water that isn’t overloaded with tourists. Luckily, there are still many beautiful remote spots on the island that boast natural shade, crystal-clear waters, and stunning views, where visitors can go to beat the heat. Among virgin earth and… Source
Berliner Morgenpost
waz.deHardly affordable living space, lack of water, drinking tourism – many Mallorquins have enough. But the anger also hits the wrong ones.
It's high season in Mallorca and tourists are flocking to the Spanish holiday island. But far from everyone is cheering about it. - It's too damn bad, says local resident and anti-tourist activist Virginia Moll to Dagbladet.
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