Balearic Islands Fine Tourists Up to €3,000 for Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct

Majorca and the Balearic Islands are intensifying efforts to manage overtourism by enforcing stricter rules and hefty fines on tourists to protect local residents and preserve the environment. Public drinking bans have been expanded in Majorca, Ibiza, and specific resorts such as Magaluf and Palma, with fines up to €3,000 for violations, including consuming alcohol on public streets and disruptive behavior. British tourists, a significant visitor group, face fines up to €500 for offenses like public drinking, shouting, fighting, and nudity outside designated areas, with warning signs urging respectful conduct prominently displayed. These measures accompany broader European initiatives that penalize bad tourist behavior, such as seatbelt infractions on planes and inappropriate dress codes, aiming to promote responsible tourism and improve local quality of life. Locals have also expressed frustration over the effects of mass tourism, including inflated property prices and crowded public transport, as highlighted by Majorcan resident Gina Mariavan on social media. Authorities emphasize that these rules help ensure a positive holiday experience for the majority of well-behaved visitors while addressing residents' concerns over overtourism's social and environmental impacts.