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Protests in Mallorca - enough to put you off?

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Vopik · 18/06/2024 15:52

Friends have found a nice air BnB in Mallorca. But given everything that is going on there with protests I would feel very uncomfortable. Dh is saying that I need to let it go but what’s the point of spending money if I will be feeling like my presence is unwanted.

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Mrsdyna · 18/06/2024 21:47

MeinKraft · 18/06/2024 17:48

Well getting properties back is exactly what they want so they have gone the right away about achieving their goals tbf.

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I doubt it will be the locals who buy it

grungey · 18/06/2024 21:31

It's a beautiful island that has sadly been over commercialised and now has a reputation for cheap flights, cheap AI hotels and too many students/18 to 30 type holiday makers. But that's no different to any other holiday destination. Cheap travel will be the ruin of the climate and ruin of the tourism trade

You're quite right, holidays abroad are not for the oiks, Skegness is fine for them

hastalav · 18/06/2024 21:20

Re the squatters, it's no wonder most Spanish properties have iron grilles on windows and iron gates on the doors. I read somewhere that it's an insurance requirement also.

I have heard that it is almost impossible to remove non paying and/ or anti social tenants. Maybe if the Spanish Government had a fast track eviction process, there might be more property available for long term rent by locals, who in turn would be evicted quickly under certain circumstances. It can take a year or more to get tenants out at the moment. Some owners are using ahem, less than "legal" methods to get their properties back. I often wonder do Spanish owners have the same problems as non resident owners, maybe they do, I don't know.

LeaveTheClocksAlone · 18/06/2024 21:18

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Howling! 🤣

Theseventhmagpie · 18/06/2024 21:17

Go somewhere else, it’s a big wide world and plenty of places would welcome your hard earned!

justenterausername · 18/06/2024 21:10

Crikeyalmighty · 18/06/2024 20:55

It's interesting I came back last week after 8 days and was talking to a German agent in a cafe- she primarily does long term lets to anyone but the Spanish simply because as she says they are notorious for not paying the rent - if you go on idealista ( which is the Spanish equivalent of right move) the number of houses you can't actually view that are for sale is ridiculous - and they are right to the point that it's due to squatters or people who no longer have a license. I do get that it's awful for locals but it's kind of a catch 22 for property owners too if this practice is commonplace

It is true.

Not to mention travellers/gypsies.

justenterausername · 18/06/2024 21:05

BMW6 · 18/06/2024 15:58

We haven't "left Europe" 🙄fool

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I assume you meant the EU.

You just wanted to keep the benefits. Turned out not so great. UK in a nutshell as the rest of Europe sees it now. Benefits and mh country.

gettinabitwindy · 18/06/2024 21:01

We were in Mallorca last week...didn't see any protests in Palma or anywhere else.

wellington77 · 18/06/2024 20:56

saoirse31 · 18/06/2024 15:55

Stay in uk. You wanted to 'leave ' Europe , so leave

The European Union not Europe. Highly intelligent response 🙄🙄

Crikeyalmighty · 18/06/2024 20:55

It's interesting I came back last week after 8 days and was talking to a German agent in a cafe- she primarily does long term lets to anyone but the Spanish simply because as she says they are notorious for not paying the rent - if you go on idealista ( which is the Spanish equivalent of right move) the number of houses you can't actually view that are for sale is ridiculous - and they are right to the point that it's due to squatters or people who no longer have a license. I do get that it's awful for locals but it's kind of a catch 22 for property owners too if this practice is commonplace

Livelovebehappy · 18/06/2024 20:45

I wouldn’t worry. It’s a minority of people. I recall there was a drive a couple of weeks ago for Mallorcans to convene on the beach at the weekend to show those damn tourists they weren’t wanted, by taking all the beds/space on the beach. Then a picture was shown - hardly anyone turned up, and there was a very small group of Majorcan’s spread out on a small patch of sand. Embarrassing….

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Goldenbear · 18/06/2024 20:18

Air BNBs owned by foreign investment companies are actually ruining Brighton and Hove and I think there should be a law like Copenhagen that you have to be a resident for 5 years before you buy.

Goldenbear · 18/06/2024 20:16

muddlingthrou · 18/06/2024 19:50

Just got back today and everyone we met was super welcoming and friendly. No sign of any protests!

A protest happened on a particular beach where influencers go and have made popular- this was in Spanish Newspaper not just British. The signs are definitely anti tourist but written in English and German. The locals feel sidelined and annoyed that they aren’t able to access their own beach. I live in Brighton and I’m wondering what fouls happen if we stood on the beaches with signs telling people to go home.

Itsallsostressful · 18/06/2024 20:02

In Mallorca at the moment and it's as wonderful as always. No signs of protests and everyone as lovely and welcoming as usual 😊

soupfiend · 18/06/2024 19:55

poolemoney · 18/06/2024 16:28

It would be nice if we she expressed some solidarity with the Mallorcans like you did.

Instead it's all abiut her spending money.

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Which Mallorcans? The ones that want tourists and dont want to see them deterred, or the ones who dont?

Which ones should we have solidarity with?

muddlingthrou · 18/06/2024 19:50

Just got back today and everyone we met was super welcoming and friendly. No sign of any protests!

Dymaxion · 18/06/2024 19:38

I have a lot of sympathy with the Mallorcans, I do think there needs to be tighter controls on holiday lets, so that local people have a chance of living in the area, rather than living in their cars in the area !

immalesorry · 18/06/2024 19:31

CaptainOliviaBenson · 18/06/2024 18:19

If everyone in the UK wanted to leave Europe the vote would have been 100% not 54%!

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It was closer than that - 51.89% voted to leave, which supports your point even more.

SilkFloss · 18/06/2024 19:27

I read somewhere that there are airport blockades planned for the summer holidays.
No thanks.

IBelieveInFerries · 18/06/2024 19:16

I have recently come back from a canary island. First time visiting and whilst there was a lot to love, it felt that there was no identity. Just hotel after hotel, mostly AI. Very few shops, cafes or restaurants.

I can see why residents want more sustainability and moderation. I think the area will always rely on tourism, but, maybe there are better ways of doing things.

StikItToTheMan · 18/06/2024 19:14

We got back from Mallorca last week.

Didn't notice anything and zero difference to any previous visits.

DBSFstupid · 18/06/2024 19:11

saoirse31 · 18/06/2024 15:55

Stay in uk. You wanted to 'leave ' Europe , so leave

What??

TulipCat · 18/06/2024 19:06

AlfrescoPotato · 18/06/2024 16:18

Be careful - my post got deleted for saying i*t 🙄

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Yeah, mine got deleted for saying they seemed a little less than bright. And yet ones swearing at them still stand. Has MN gone mad?!

LlynTegid · 18/06/2024 19:04

I wouldn't be put off. However, I have stopped using Air BnB and similar holiday lets as a conscious decision.