1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (870+ words) The Independent and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A seaside city with a distinct Catalan culture, Gaudí architecture, Camp Nou football matches and year-round festivals – these are some of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (277+ words) This measure responds to years of citizen protests and growing environmental pressure in iconic destinations such as the Canary Islands, Doñana, or the Pyrenees. With this framework, the European bloc attempts to safeguard its biodiversity without compromising a sector that…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (70+ words) In pictures: Protest in Palma over police tactics during Sunday’s Mallorca anti-mass tourism march Majorca Daily Bulletin In pictures: Protest in Palma over police tactics during Sunday’s Mallorca anti-mass tourism march Hundreds of people gathered outside the offices of the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (645+ words) Yet these statements of intent are not directed purely at tourists so much as at the authorities that have not only allowed the problem to grow, but have almost entirely facilitated it. Following decades of relentless marketing and promotion since…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (440+ words) Anti-tourism protests have taken place across parts of Spain over the past few years Thousands of people gathered in Mallorca over the weekend in an anti-tourism protest on the Spanish island, but there is one area still welcoming tourists. According…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (471+ words) Majorca faces a tourism saturation crisis in 2026, with Soller residents protesting overcrowding and the Balearic government implementing strict eco-taxes and visitor caps to preserve the island. The Balearic Islands are pivoting from mass tourism to a sustainable quality model, with…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (121+ words) Al Jazeera Spain protests mass ‘touristification’ of Mallorca Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Palma, the capital of Spain’s Balearic island of Mallorca to denounce mass tourism. Spain expects to welcome 100 million tourists this year, but locals say the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (381+ words) Early Sunday evening, the Plaza de Espana in Palma, Mallorca, filled up. Under the slogan "Mallorca at its limit," tens of thousands of Mallorcans headed toward the cathedral. The police estimated there were around 25,000 protesters, organizers said that number was…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (413+ words) July 27, 2026 Team Contributor Barcelona is stepping up its fight against overtourism by introducing stricter measures aimed at reducing crowding and visitor numbers and addressing growing resident concerns over quality of life and housing affordability. The latest Barcelona tourism crackdown comes…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (366+ words) Thousands of people took to the streets of Mallorca at the weekend to protest against mass tourism and its impact on life on the Spanish island, at the height of the summer season. According to the demonstration's organisers, Mallorca has…...