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Union Push to Lift Balearic Tourist Tax to €15 Triggers Backlash

The proposal targets overtourism, with revenue earmarked for sustainability projects.

Overview

  • Spain’s CCOO trade union has proposed increasing the Balearic Ecotasa to as much as €15 per night.
  • Mallorca visitors currently pay about €2 to €5 per night, with rates varying by season and accommodation type.
  • CCOO frames the hike as a demand-management tool intended to lower annual arrivals to roughly 14–15 million.
  • The union says additional income would support public transport upgrades, environmental programs, and protection of historical sites.
  • The idea has drawn strong pushback on social media, especially from German holidaymakers, and no government decision has been announced.