Mallorca Palma - a famous tourist island in Europe changes regulations to reduce tourist load
The city of Palma, Mallorca, has decided to tighten regulations for tourists. The new regulations mainly aim to reduce the number of tourists and improve the quality of life for residents on the island.
Mallorca, especially Palma, attracts a very large number of tourists. Mallorca, especially Palma, attracts a very large number of tourists.
Mallorca, a famous tourist island, is facing tourist overcrowding. This causes concern for the capital's residents. Therefore, the Palma authorities, the largest city in the Balearic Islands, have implemented important measures to limit mass tourism.
+Changes in Mallorca
Since January 1 this year, a new regulation has come into effect, limiting the number of people in organized tour groups visiting Mallorca's capital to a maximum of 35 people. This decision, though controversial, is a response to congestion on the city's narrow streets.
This is not the only change. Moreover, the use of megaphones is banned. According to the new regulation, all group tourists must use digital audio guides, which are silent. This aims to reduce noise levels and the impact of tourism on the local community.
European islands are attractive destinations in the summer. "Tourists love them for the beaches and culture here."
The new regulations also require restaurants to be responsible for maintaining cleanliness within a 25-meter radius around their business premises. These changes are part of a broader effort to improve the aesthetics and functionality of public spaces in Palma.
Although Palma residents welcome these changes, the tourism industry initially opposed them. Tour guides argued that reducing group sizes would negatively affect them due to staff shortages. However, the new regulations were passed by the city council before the end of last summer and, despite opposition from local tourism associations, are now in effect.
