Menorca holiday hotspot dubbed ‘Mykonos of Spain’ CHAINS up streets to keep tourists out as protest erupt across Majorca
FURIOUS locals at a Menorca holiday hotspot have closed off their streets to keep tourists out in the latest blow against holidaymakers.Locals have voiced complaints about tourists disrespecting private property by going through their doors, scaling balconies, and climbing stairs in an attempt to get the perfect social media snap.
He said: “Binibeca is promoted by the administration and tourism companies, but what benefit do we get out of it?The residents organisation receives €25,000 annually from the local government to repair and touch up the outside painting of the town's houses.Mr Monge, however, feels that this amount is insufficient and has sought a strategy for sustainable management of the region.
The protests were the latest since April 20 when thousands in the Canary Islands took to the streets to demonstrate against mass tourism and demand actions from their politicians.Zealots in Tenerife were said to have held up banners saying "You enjoy we suffer" and "Tourism moratorium now". Locals feel they can no longer live in the iconic destinations because they have become overcrowded, unsafe and uncomfortable.
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