Overview

• Beach sunbeds and restaurants in Magaluf remain largely empty this summer as many British holidaymakers opt for alternative resorts.
• Visitors from France, Italy and Germany are now making up for the shortfall, prompting local businesses to adjust opening hours and services.
• Penalties of up to £50,000 for balcony jumping and fines for street drinking have been enforced under regional decrees targeting ‘drunken tourism’.
• Anti-tourism protests in Palma led by Menys Turisme, Mes Vida have called for caps on visitor numbers to protect residents’ quality of life.
• Magaluf’s demographic shift mirrors a wider global trend of destinations like Bali and the Galapagos introducing stricter regulations in response to rising anti-tourism sentiment.