Mallorca Faces Record Tourism Season Amid Growing Local Protests

As the island prepares to host over 20 million visitors, residents protest rising costs, overcrowding, and environmental strain.

Mallorca is projected to surpass 20 million visitors in 2025, breaking last year’s record of nearly 19 million tourists.
Local residents are increasingly voicing frustration over mass tourism, citing housing shortages, environmental degradation, and rising living costs.
Authorities plan to introduce stricter public behavior rules, higher tourist taxes, and enhanced police presence to manage the influx.
Despite booming tourism revenue of €22.4 billion in 2024, one in five Balearic residents is at risk of poverty.
The tourism industry denies claims of over-tourism, while community groups call for urgent action to address socioeconomic and environmental challenges.