The 195 homeowners of Binibeca Vell said they do not want visitors before 11am and after 8pm as anti-tourist signs attached to rope and chains have been hung up throughout the holiday hotspot.
A popular Menorcan resort known as ' Spain 's Mykonos' has chained up its streets to prevent holidaymakers taking selfies on them in the latest attack on tourists.
But recent images show the idyllic town almost completely deserted as several alleyways have ropes and chains hanging between the entrances with round signs indicating no trespassers. Read More Britain's ambassador to Spain urges UK holidaymakers in Magaluf to 'show responsibility' in wake of Majorca's clampdown on booze-fuelled tourists 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 to repair and touch up the outside painting of the town's houses but Monge believes the amount is insufficient and has demanded a plan to manage the area...
There are 1.2million permanent people in the Balearic Islands, which are home to Menorca, the smaller neighbour of popular tourist destinations Majorca and Ibiza.Óscar Monge, president of the residents association, blamed Menorca's authorities for failing to regulate tourism in the area and leaving locals to take matters into their own hands
Read More Majorca's war on tourism: 9.30pm alcohol curfew is needed to make Magaluf safer, says mayor, as Palma now vows to bring in tougher measures to lower tourist numbers Organisers said they were astounded by the number of groups and organisations which had pledged their support. The Balearic government says it is willing to change the tourist model and has started a round of talks with the public. As yet, no concrete measures have been agreed.
Protests in Majorca come after more than 50,000 people took to the streets of Tenerife back in April to protest against tourism on the island in the Canaries.
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Popular Menorcan resort known as 'Spain's Mykonos' chains up streets to prevent holidaymakers taking...The 195 homeowners of Binibeca Vell said they do not want visitors before 11am and after 8pm as anti-tourist signs attached to rope and chains have been hung up throughout the holiday hotspot.
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‘Spanish Mykonos’ threatens to ban tourists after imposing strict rulesThe village of Binibeca Vell, on the Spanish island of Menorca, has become a tourist hotspot after images of the area went viral on social media
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Menorca Brit hotspot dubbed ‘Spain’s Mykonos’ shuts streets to keep selfie-loving tourists out as Majorca p...Menorca holiday hotspot dubbed ‘Mykonos of Spain’ CHAINS up streets to keep tourists out as protest erupt across Majorca
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