The Balearic Islands government has proposed plans to increase tourist tax
UK holidaymakers heading to Majorca next summer may have to pay a higher tourist tax. The government of the Balearic Islands is proposing to hike up the tax on a seasonal basis.
The announcement comes after months of anti-tourism sentiment on the island of Majorca, and in other popular Spanish holiday destinations. Several anti-tourism protests have been held across the Balearic Islands throughout spring and summer, with residents calling on the government to introduce a more sustainable tourism model.Locals have raised concerns over the impact of mass tourism on infrastructure, the environment and the connection between visitors and rising house prices.
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