Holidaymakers ditching Mallorca trips after 'go home' protests and 'hostility'
dailyrecord.co.ukThe ongoing "tourists go home" protests in Mallorca have led to a number of would-be visitors scrapping their travel plans.Known globally as a prime holiday spot, the Balearic island welcomed an unparalleled 17.8 million tourists in 2023.
With hotspots like Magaluf offering lively nightlife and other regions providing peaceful family retreats, Mallorca has long been a draw for sun-seekers.However, its rise in popularity hasn't come without issues.
In Palma, the capital city, locals have been demonstrating against property developers driving up rental costs due to tourist accommodation demands.This sentiment has spilled out into the streets, with disdainful slogans such as "tourists go home" now adorning walls across Spanish holiday destinations, including Mallorca.
Moreover, disconcerting messages like "kill a tourist" have been found graffitied in the island's east earlier this year.These protests are having a tangible effect; travellers on the r/Mallorca subreddit have voiced concerns, with some cancelling or considering cancelling their trips.
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