Majorca businesses slam protest as 30k 'to collapse Palma streets' - 'tourism's essential'

Some 30,000 anti-tourism protesters are expected to flood the capital's streets, effectively shutting it down to holidaymakers. 12:47, Sun, Jul 26, 2026 Updated: 12:48, Sun, Jul 26, 2026 Some 30,000 anti-tourism protesters are expected to flood the capital's streets, effectively shutting it down (Image: Getty)Majorcan business owners and workers have aired their fears ahead of a massive demonstration set to grind the island's capital to a halt today, warning that anti-tourism talk threatens their main livelihood. Up to 30,000 anti-tourism protesters are expected to flood the streets of Palma on Sunday evening (July 26).Organised by the grassroots collective Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life), the march is expected to effectively shut down central Palma, with authorities warning of severe delays, bus route diversions and potential road closures heading toward the airport, just as the British summer holidays truly get under way. The demonstration marks the fifth major protest on the island since May 2024, as locals vent fury over soaring housing costs, overcrowded infrastructure and the spread of short-term holiday rentals. Get travel news and expert holiday advice plu...