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The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Mallorca will remove 20 per cent of sun loungers by 2026. Here's why
Palma de Mallorca is planning to remove nearly 1,700 sun loungers from its beaches by 2026 to increase free space for locals and address complaints about overtourism and beach erosion. The reduction will affect Palma's four main beaches, with Playa de Palma seeing the largest decrease from 6,000 to 4,436 sunbeds. In addition to reducing sunbeds, Palma's council plans to introduce an online app by 2027 for reserving loungers and umbrellas. The changes are part of a larger initiative by Palma's mayor, Jaime Martinez, to invest €300 million in improving Playa de Palma, including a ban on new tourist hotels. These measures coincide with growing anti-tourism protests across Spain and other popular destinations, organised by the Southern Europe Network Against Touristification (SET), due to housing shortages and the impact of overtourism.
RNZ News
24-05-2025
- RNZ News
Overtourism: ruining it for everyone
A new trend has passengers arriving at their destination even more glamorous than when they set out. Photo: Unsplash Photo: Griffith Institute for Tourism The OE is considered a rite of passage for many, and Instagram boasts all the hot spots. But many locals are feeling squeezed out. Spain's Canary Islands have seen protests against mass tourism, demanding a curb of visitor numbers to protect residents from soaring housing costs, traffic congestion and overburdened services. Dr Susanne Becken is Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Griffith University, Australia, and founder of the Griffith Institute for Tourism . She speaks with Susie Ferguson.
