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Protests against Holiday makers

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62Granny Tue 28-May-24 16:34:35

There have been a few reports in the media about protesters campaigning against Holiday makers, in Spain , both Majorca and Minorca to a less extent, the papers are making it seem as if it is Brits who are being targeted , but I think it isn't as general as that TBH, Do you think it is purely about to tourist buying up homes to rent out and pricing locals out of the market, or is it about the general unruly behaviour of some people when they go on holiday, I noticed that some places in Minorca were putting barriers up to stop tourist strolling through the walkways even going up on to balconies and opening doors to take photos. There has also been an armed raid on some beach club in Magaluf today. Is it the beginning of the end of mass tourism?

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Primrose53 Sun 09-Jun-24 22:34:37

Back from Ibiza and no sign at all of anger at tourists. Made to feel very welcome by everyone.

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Truffle43 Mon 10-Jun-24 03:54:50

I don’t think it is tourists people are complaining about but lack of affordable housing. People in lots of countries cannot afford to rent/buy because of holiday homes. I lived in a village next to the sea a few years ago and the place was desolate during winter. Houses stood empty and locals couldn’t afford to live there. Shops closed for winter as most were geared up for tourists. Communities were hard to keep going as at one stage I think there were 4 permanent residents in a street around the corner. Young people need their communities around them and it is so hard for them to live near family and friends. Yes lots of resorts are clamping down on drunken behaviours and not before time as locals avoid them areas and I don’t blame them as it must be scary.

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