Hundreds protest mass tourism in Mallorca's Soller

Hundreds of residents gathered in the town of Sóller on Saturday to demonstrate against the growing pressure of mass tourism on the island of Mallorca. The march, organized by local community groups, aimed to draw attention to the perceived negative effects of high visitor numbers on the town’s infrastructure, housing market and natural environment.

Organizers highlighted that Mallorca receives more than ten million tourists each year, a figure that has surged in recent decades and led to rising property prices, overcrowded public spaces and strain on water and waste management systems. Participants called for stricter visitor caps, better regulation of short‑term rentals and increased investment in sustainable tourism practices, urging municipal authorities to adopt policies that protect the island’s cultural heritage and quality of life for its inhabitants.

The demonstration in Sóller adds to a series of protests across the Balearic Islands, signalling mounting local concern over tourism’s impact. Officials have acknowledged the complaints and indicated that they will review existing tourism strategies, though no specific policy changes have been announced at this stage.