Paramita Sarkar
Protesters against over-tourism have begun the next stage of their action ahead of further demonstrations this month in Mallorca’s beaches.
This call follows the over 10,000-strong demonstration held in Palma last Saturday along with threats to blockade the island’s airport during the summer high point.
Today, residents are being called to protest by occupying Mallorca’s beaches, with plans for a larger demonstration set for Sunday June 16 from 10am on Sa Ràpita Beach.
The situation worsened after a beach brawl involving dozens of British tourists on a beach in Calvia, Mallorca.
Eight men from a stag party were reportedly arrested after a waiter complained about the group throwing beer and rubbish into the sea.
“This Saturday, the first of June, we will swim at Platja de Sa Ràpita (in front of the CN) at 10am.
“Beaches belong to everyone.”
Using the hashtag #OcupemLesNostresPlatges, Mallorca Platja Tour, one protest group, posted on X: “We urge residents to fill the beaches of Mallorca as a demonstration against overcrowding.”
They estimate at least 500 people will “fill the beaches” with “laughter and watermelon”.
It also follows the rejection of mayor Jaime Martínez’s new measures – which sought to tackle the impact of mass tourism – by Palma’s city council.
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