Pretty Majorca town beloved by British tourists at risk over beach ban | World | News
A pretty seaside town beloved by British tourists is at risk over a beach ban.
Puerto Pollensa and Cala San Vicente beaches in Majorca have no services as the coasts directorate has not given the local council authorisation.
The main opposition group, Tots per Pollença-El Pi, said yesterday that the authorities are “putting the tourist season in danger”.
Authorisation allows the beaches to provide sun loungers, parasols, and bars but the coast directorate has added requirements to the application.
Mayor Martí March said that the application and the new documentation needed by the directorate were supplied on time, although he admitted that this could have been done sooner.
The mayor added that specifications for the tender of beach services will be approved, even without authorisation from the coasts directorate.
He said: “We will issue the tender conditionally, informing the company that the contract depends on this authorisation.”
March added that he is in constant contact with the directorate and that he expects to obtain authorisation shortly. “They have until May, although they may give it to us in mid-April.”
Spain as a whole is grappling with an overwhelming influx of tourists with local businesses shutting in favour of brands more well-known to Brits and house prices rising.
Protests are taking place across the country due to concerns about over-tourism in the mainland, Balearic Islands and Canary Islands.
Graffiti has been found urging tourists to home and that Spain “has a limit”. All citizens are being urged to join the movement.