The threat of rock falls, water contamination and jellyfish have been used to deter visitors from Mallorcan beaches

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    1 year ago

    ITT people who didn’t click on the article and understand that this was produced as a humourous way of promoting the campaign against overtourism, which is a significant issue in the Balearics.

    • bobman@unilem.org
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      1 year ago

      Overtourism? What?

      How is this an issue, exactly? Tourists bring in lots of wealth.

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        1 year ago

        And can also completely price out locals from living accommodation, and overwhelm local infrastructure, and cause a lot of ecological damage, if it isn’t controlled and managed carefully.

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          1 year ago

          I mean, that’s capitalism?

          If they want free stuff just for being local, they should transition to a communist nation.