Urgent warning for Irish tourists as popular sunshine spot set remove sunbeds and parasols from its top beaches
AN urgent warning has been issued to Irish tourists as a popular sunshine spot is set to remove sunbeds and parasols from its top beaches.
Holidaymakers heading to
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More than 1,700 sun loungers are being removed from top beaches around Palma
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Palma's government announced the plans this week
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Authorities in Palma have announced the removal of more than 1,700 sun loungers from popular
This move comes after residents raised complaints about the lack of accessible beach space due to a large amount of paid loungers and umbrellas reserved for tourists.
Reductions have already begun for 2025, with further cuts planned for 2026.
Playa de Palma will see the largest reduction, with sunbeds dropping from 6,000 to 4,436 and parasols reduced from 2,503 to 2,218, according to
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At Cala Major, sunbeds will be cut from 300 to 250, while in Ciutat Jardi, 12 loungers and six parasols will be removed.
Cala Estancia in Can Pastilla will see its sunbeds reduced to 132 from 150, and parasols cut from 75 to 66.
Cab Pere Antoni, the city beach in Palma, will experience even more reductions, with sunbeds being more than halved.
Anti-tourism demonstrations are also scheduled in Palma this week, with 60 organisations expected to participate in a major protest.
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Meanwhile, Irish tourists could face more holiday hell as thousands of protestors prepare to take to the streets across Spain.
Despite demonstrators'
Anti-tourist mob attacks holidaymakers with water guns as they vow Spain faces 'long hot summer' of protest carnage
And with
Representatives of 60 groups in
The demonstration will be led by campaign group 'Menys Turisme, Mes Vida' , meaning 'Less tourism, more life'.
The group claims everyday life of locals is "unbearable" due to the
A spokesman for the group, Jaume Pujol said: "We stand for the right to a dignified life and to demand an end to touristification".
Palma, Majorca's capital, is expected to be just one of many cities across Spain that will be brought to a standstill on June 15.
The demonstration in Palma will be held simultaneously with similar marches in
Some cities in
Unions have
But Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs has
A spokesperson said: "Public gatherings and demonstrations can at times take place with little or no warning.
"We recommend that you stay clear of demonstrations and follow the advice of the local authorities.
"Protests may cause disruption to transport and other services. Be prepared to adjust your travel plans at short notice if necessary, and allow yourself extra time for your journey."
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