Palma protests mass tourism surge, thousands injured after police clashes

Palma protest mass tourism Menys Turisme police clashes housing crisis

On July 26‑27 2026, tens of thousands of residents and supporters gathered in Palma, Mallorca, to protest the island’s mass‑tourism model. The demonstration was organised by the collective Menys Turisme, Més Vida, which claimed up to 70,000 participants, while Spanish police estimated 22,500‑25,000 demonstrators.

Police used batons and fired rubber‑bullet rounds to disperse crowds, resulting in about eight injuries, two of whom were taken to hospital. Two women were arrested before the protest for damaging a real‑estate office in Santa Maria. Protesters demanded affordable housing, an end to real‑estate speculation and stricter limits on visitor numbers.

A contrasting scene unfolded at Camp de Mar, where a banner welcoming tourists was displayed. Joana Dols, speaking for the Camp de Mar association, said the area “does welcome tourists.”

Separately, the anti‑tourism movement scheduled a smaller rally in Sóller for August 8, expecting roughly 200 participants, highlighting the broader regional opposition to overtourism.

Entities: Camp de Mar association · Joana Dols · Mallorca · Mallorca al límit · Menys Turisme – Més Vida · Menys Turisme, Més Vida · Palma · Palma de Mallorca · Spain · Spanish National Police · Spanish police · Sóller

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[● 10 SOURCES] Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Palma, Mallorca against mass tourism on Sunday, July 26‑27 2026. (all articles)
[● 10 SOURCES] The protest was organised by the collective “Menys Turisme, Més Vida”. (all articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Police used crowd‑control measures, resulting in about eight injuries, two of which required hospital treatment. (Spanish-language and English articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Demonstrators demanded more affordable housing and an end to real‑estate speculation. (multiple articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Two women were arrested before the protest for damaging a real‑estate office in Santa Maria. (multiple articles)
[● 8 SOURCES] Organisers claimed up to 70,000 participants; Spanish police estimated between 22,500 and 25,000. (multiple articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In the resort area Camp de Mar, a banner welcoming tourists was displayed, and resident Joana Dols spoke on its behalf. (English article)
[● 2 SOURCES] Clashes occurred at Ses Voltes and Parc de la Mar, with some protesters throwing objects and police firing rubber bullets. (Spanish and English articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A banner welcoming tourists was displayed at Camp de Mar, with Joana Dols speaking on its behalf. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Police used rubber bullets and batons, resulting in about eight injuries, two hospitalised. (multiple articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] Tens of thousands of people protested in Palma against mass tourism on July 26‑27 2026. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Protesters demanded affordable housing and an end to real‑estate speculation. (multiple articles)