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Tourists on the beach of Magaluf on the island of Mallorca.
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Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest island in Spain's Balearic Islands and its capital city is Palma. Its climate and tourism infrastructure make it popular with European tourists.

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A vew of villlas overlooking bay at Camp de Mar, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Spain scares off foreign property buyers with new tax threat

Spain scares off foreign property buyers with new tax threat

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wants to impose a 100% tax on foreign buyers. How does it compare with other countries?
BusinessJanuary 17, 2025
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On patrol with Mallorca's 'seagrass police'

On patrol with Mallorca's 'seagrass police'

Official patrols are monitoring the Balearic Islands. Their mission: to protect seagrass, a key climate protector.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 9, 202403:11 min
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Beer Ban in Mallorca's party district

Beer Ban in Mallorca's party district

Locals have been enforcing a strict alcohol ban in some of Mallorca’s party zones since May.
SocietyAugust 26, 202404:52 min
A young woman among people protesting against mass tourism on Mallorca holds a sign that reads: "Your 'paradise' is our nightmare"

Locals protest mass tourism in Spain

Locals protest mass tourism in Spain

Spain is projected to become the most visited country in the world. But locals aren't happy about that.
BusinessJuly 23, 202401:44 min
Locals protest in Mallorca, with one holding a sign that reads: Your Luxury, Our Misery

Mallorca housing crisis fuels mass tourism protest

Mallorca housing crisis fuels mass tourism protest

Renting an apartment is becoming unaffordable even for the middle class, and many have blamed mass tourism.
PoliticsMay 27, 202403:20 min
A young couple is seen relaxing by the pool

Spanish tourism industry under pressure amid record drought

Spanish tourism industry under pressure amid record drought

As Spain deals with a record lack of rainfall, calls are growing for the tourism sector to do more to save water.
TravelMay 16, 2024
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From Mallorca to Bhutan: Making tourism sustainable

For decades, local ecosystems have suffered under the weight of mass tourism. Can the balance be restored?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 2, 2023
Umbrellas and beach chairs at Mallorca's Palma Beach.

Mallorca hotel cleaners fight exploitation

Without the women who clean Mallorca's hotel rooms every day, Spain's tourism industry would come to a halt.
EqualityNovember 7, 2022
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