Published on June 7, 2024 at 11:23 GMT+1
Spanish island continues to crack down on tourists
As a crackdown on tourism continues in certain parts of Spain, locals have vowed to “reclaim” one of the country’s best beaches from tourists and influencers.
Spain and its islands are beloved by the British, with millions of people visiting the country every year to rest and rejuvenate in the sun.
But as another summer approaches, several warnings have been issued for people making short-haul flights, including being aware of a new system that could mean the difference between life and death.
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As part of a crackdown on tourists, a “no more than six drinks” rule has also been implemented across Spain.
In addition to the above, a ban on drinking alcohol between 9.30pm and 8am has also been introduced this month.
Now overtourism protesters are working to, in their own words, “reclaim” one of the most beautiful beaches on Earth.
This is a very beautiful beach, ranked in the top 25 beaches in the world in a long list of the world’s 50 best beaches for 2023.
The beach in question is Calo des Moro in Mallorca, in the Balearic islands. Described as “one of Mallorca’s last paradises”, it is also the latest addition to Spain’s larger beach smoking ban zones.
Calo des Moro (Getty Stock Images)
It’s so small yet so unique.
It’s located in a tiny cove just off the main coast, with shallow, turquoise waters that are truly out of this world.
Calo del Morro is smaller and, given its size and rocky nature, is probably a better spot for those who enjoy sunbathing in the water.
Platform Mallorca Playa Tour [Majorcan Beach Tour] The campaign kicked off last week at Sa Rapita Beach on the island’s southern coast.
After launching a campaign to “keep out” tourists, the next event will see protesters gather at Calo des Moro on Sunday, June 16th.
“Calo des Moro is a symbol of the popularization of our beaches, which is why we chose to go there and swim on June 16th,” the group said.
Calo des Moro, Mallorca (Getty Stock Images)
One supporter added: “What Mallorcan would think of going to Cala des Moro on a summer’s Sunday? Impossible, it’s full of Instagrammers who only go there to take photos.”
It is the latest move amid a recent surge in fierce anti-tourism sentiment in Spain.
In Mallorca’s capital Palma in May, 15,000 people took part in a protest, with chants of “tourists go home” heard from the crowd.
And in the Canary Islands, locals say tourism is “at risk of collapsing” their economy as a new tourist tax is introduced.
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