President Magra Prohens has warned that ‘brave’ decisions will be taken to combat overcrowding in the Balearic Islands, as concerns grow over the impact of mass tourism
British holidaymakers are being alerted to new, tougher measures set to be introduced in Majorca next year aimed at tackling the issue of tourist overcrowding.
President Magra Prohens has indicated that ‘brave’ decisions are on the horizon to curb the influx of visitors.
The move comes as islanders express increasing unease over the surge in tourism. Throughout the peak summer months, protests have been staged by locals demanding a shift towards a more sustainable approach to tourism, amid fears over the detrimental effects of excessive visitor numbers.
Earlier this year, Magra had already highlighted the necessity for ‘limits’ on tourist numbers. Now, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin, the regional government is poised to implement ‘brave’ strategies to combat overcrowding.
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Addressing an event hosted by the Economy Circle think tank on Tuesday, Magra outlined the Government’s commitment to both immediate and long-term solutions. She stated: “We have to listen to the citizens, to listen to a growing and general social discontent that goes far beyond the protests…We have to talk about limits and we have to talk about containment.”
Nonetheless, she reassured that there would not be a complete overhaul of the current tourism model, affirming that “the tourist is always welcome”, reports the Manchester Evening News.
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She encouraged Majorcans to take pride in their hospitality.
After dining, the president took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), to share her thoughts. She remarked: “Moving towards sustainability and the well-being of all residents is one of the main challenges facing the Balearic Islands.
“Therefore, we must transform our model with bold measures, essential before the next season, to redirect the future of our islands from a shared roadmap.”
Last month, tourists were greeted by over 100 protesters in Playa de Palma, claiming the beach had turned from sandy to drunken. The campaign group ‘Majorca Platja Tour’, responsible for the protest, also warned of more protests.
