23 May 2024 | 11:15 AM UTC
Spain: Activists to demonstrate in Ibeza and Mallorca, May 24-27
Civic society groups to protest against tourism policies in Spain's Balearic Islands, May 24-27.
Local civic society groups will protest in Spain's Balearic Islands, May 24-27. Organizers will demand increased government control of tourism on the islands. Local groups will hold a rally in Ibeza, May 24, and campaigners have planned demonstrations in Mallorca on May 25 and 27. Further protests are possible on the island of Minorca. Groups may seek to disrupt airport operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). Campaigners have led similar demonstrations against over-tourism in Spain's Canary Islands and mainland destinations in recent weeks; further protests are likely.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the gathering. Localized transport and road travel disruptions are likely near the protest site, but violence is unlikely.
Avoid the affected areas as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling through urban centers in Ibeza and Mallorca. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
