Unknown people deface 30 shops and cars in Mallorca with “Germans out!” slogans

Santanyí is a municipality in the southeast of the Spanish island of Mallorca and popular with many German vacationers. Protests against mass tourism escalated there overnight. As the Mallorca Zeitung (MZ) reports, unknown perpetrators vandalized nearly 30 bars and numerous cars with foreign license plates.

"It's frightening," the MZ quoted one victim as saying. Police are investigating. It's still unclear who is behind the action.

Mallorca is currently preparing for a record-breaking season: The popular opening parties at Bierkönig and Megapark officially kicked off the holiday season on April 24. Industry experts expect visitor numbers to surpass all previous records.

They point out that the "right to adequate housing" in the Balearic Islands is increasingly a luxury – not only for locals, but also for many workers and young families.

An anonymous Instagram account recently launched a new digital initiative denouncing mass tourism in the village of Santanyí, Mallorca.

The account used ironic images and messages to denounce the negative effects of tourist overcrowding, as reported by " Mallorca Magazine ".

• Higher tourist taxes: In the Balearic Islands, the overnight tax will rise to up to 5.85 euros per person per night. In Barcelona, ​​it is set to rise to 14.38 euros by the end of 2025. Children under 16 are exempt.
• Strict beach rules: In Gran Canaria, fines of up to 500 euros are possible for collecting shells, playing loud music, or smoking on the beach. Reserving sunbeds with towels is prohibited in Mallorca.
• Alcohol sales restricted: In Mallorca and Ibiza, alcohol may no longer be sold between 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. – neither in shops nor from vending machines.
• Party boats banned: Parties on boats are no longer permitted within one nautical mile of certain zones in the Balearic Islands – a targeted step against excessive party tourism.