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Sóller Residents Hold Large Peaceful March to Protest Overtourism

The demonstration pressed local and regional authorities to act on housing shortages, rising costs and the loss of resident spaces.

Overview

  • A march through Sóller on Saturday drew between roughly 2,000 and 2,500 participants who walked from Plaza de los Estiradors to Plaza de la Constitución to protest tourism pressure.
  • Local groups Menys Turisme, Més Vida and Moviment Jove de Sóller organized the action and read a manifesto calling for policy changes to protect local life.
  • Protesters displayed banners against second homes and some real-estate firms while chanting slogans about housing, congestion and the threat to language and culture.
  • The event remained peaceful and featured local music and dances; the Guardia Civil and police were visible during the route to ensure order.
  • Organizers and local commentary said the march seeks concrete measures from administrations to preserve affordable housing, resident commerce and public space, a debate that could shape future tourism rules on Mallorca.