A Spanish holiday favourite among UK tourists, Magaluf, was reportedly 'half empty' this Bank Holiday Monday, sparking worries among local bar and restaurant owners. Typically, by the start of June, Majorca's bustling resort is filled with holidaymakers.
The local newspaper, Majorca Daily Bulletin, expressed concerns that Magaluf appeared "unusually quiet" on Monday, describing it as "half empty if that". It highlighted a growing anxiety among business owners about the lack of tourists, while some argued that the resort remained busy over the weekends.One bar owner suggested that the anti-tourism protesters' "wishes had been granted", with the peak holiday season in June just around the corner.
He made it clear that their position was not against tourism, but emphasised: "We have to rethink the tourism model."