Majorca Sees Large Anti-Tourism Protests
Majorca Sees Large Anti-Tourism Protests
Majorca Sees Large Anti-Tourism Protests
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In Majorca, mass anti-tourism protests have sparked significant backlash, with some locals expressing support for holidaymakers, emphasizing the island's economic reliance on tourism. Around 10,000 to 20,000 protesters have taken to the streets, demanding limits on tourism to address housing shortages, rising prices, and environmental strain. Activists from 'Menys Turisme, Mes Vida' are advocating for fewer flights, reduced hotel beds, and higher tourist taxes. Local government officials have urged protesters to remain peaceful and respectful towards tourists, highlighting concerns over previous incidents in Barcelona where tourists were harassed. The protests reflect broader tensions in Spain about the balance between tourism's economic benefits and its social and environmental impacts.

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