Call to fill the beaches with Mallorcans
A call on social networks has emerged with the aim of protesting against tourist overcrowding in Mallorca. Under the motto ‘Let’s occupy our beaches’, the ‘Mallorca Playa Tour’ platform has called on the island’s residents to fill the beaches as a way to express their discontent and get rid of Vox, a political party that has shown resignation in the face of the crisis. that affects the Balearic Islands. The call is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. on Sa Ràpita beach.
Response to Vox statements
This initiative also arises in response to statements by Vox’s parliamentary spokesperson, Manuela Cañadas, who recently stated that residents cannot expect to enjoy the beaches in July or August as they used to do in previous years. Given this, the ‘Mallorca Playa Tour’ movement has decided to fill the beaches to show that they are not willing to give up and that they have the right to enjoy their natural environment.
A growing mobilization
The call has quickly gained followers on social networks, adding more than 1,000 followers so far. In addition, an even greater mobilization is expected for Sunday, June 16. The organizers encourage residents to bring food and enjoy a day at the beach, thus claiming their right to enjoy the beaches of Mallorca as they did before.
Context of the protest
This protest comes at a time of heated debate about tourism in the Balearic Islands. Recently, a massive demonstration was held in which around 10,000 citizens expressed their rejection of the current tourism model, denouncing the increase in housing prices and the lack of access to it due to the proliferation of tourist apartments and rentals. vacation. The ‘Less tourism, more life’ platform even proposed collapsing Palma airport as a protest measure against mass tourism.
Faced with this situation, both the Balearic president, Marga Prohens, and the Palma City Council have shown their support for the idea of putting limits on tourism and seeking a change of direction in the Balearic Islands.