Anti-tourism sentiment in Spain will persist

Significance Protesters say that the growing number of arrivals each year is making the island increasingly unaffordable for locals. Mallorca is just the latest Spanish destination, following other places such as Malaga and Barcelona, to experience anti-tourism protests. Impacts Airline companies face the prospect of paying higher taxes to fly to tourist destinations. As already seen in Portugal, discontent in coastal regions could provide an opportunity for radical parties to expand their support. In the medium-to-long term, high temperatures driven by climate change could reduce tourism in southern Europe.