Tourist hot spot faces housing revolt as locals demand cuts to vacation lodging
Mallorca, Spain, welcomed 13.5 million visitors in 2025, and now a business leader says the popular island must curb tourism and cut vacation rental capacity.
TL;DR
- Mallorca, a popular Spanish vacation island, is facing calls to limit tourist accommodations to reduce overcrowding.
- Jordi Mora, president of Pimem, proposes reducing the total number of tourist beds and taking stronger action against illegal rentals.
- The island received approximately 13.5 million visitors in 2025.
- Some smaller hotel operators may support accommodation reductions if implemented through consensus and incentives.
- Mallorca is shifting towards attracting fewer tourists who spend more money, aiming for 'quality over quantity'.
- Protests against the growth of tourism have occurred, with demonstrators expressing concern about the impact on residents.
- Crowded tourist areas can also present opportunities for pickpocketing.