Visitors to a popular Spanish island frequented by many British tourists each year may encounter disruptions this summer as new rounds of protests are being organized.
Menys Turisme Més Vida, a group known for staging protests on the island of Majorca, is preparing to convene a meeting on Friday to discuss potential future actions, including protests. The assembly comes in response to what they view as the Balearic Government’s failure to address overcrowding issues on the islands. According to a press release, the group believes that grassroots organization is essential to combat the increasing problem of overtourism in Mallorca.
Margalida Ramis from the environmental organization GOB criticized the government’s inaction regarding overtourism, stating that no effective measures have been taken. The Balearic Islands have witnessed a steady rise in visitor numbers, reaching over 19 million in 2025, with a local population of just 1.2 million, including around 18,000 British expatriates.
The opposition party PSOE recently proposed a motion in the Balearic parliament to cap tourist arrivals at 17.8 million annually, but the motion was rejected, much to the relief of British travelers.
Groups like Menys Turisme Més Vida have actively participated in protests in Majorca and other parts of Spain, advocating for changes in the tourism industry. Their demands include banning tourist rentals on Majorca, reducing rental prices for locals, and creating more stable job opportunities in the increasingly unstable labor market.
Despite the ongoing protests, concerns have arisen in the hospitality sector due to a decline in customer numbers. To boost local establishments, there is a proposal to introduce a discount voucher scheme to encourage more people to dine at nearby restaurants.
In a related development, the CEO of Jet2, Steve Heapy, warned in 2025 that anti-tourism sentiments and protests could alienate tourists, potentially diverting them to other destinations like Turkey and Morocco where they might feel more welcome.
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