![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/magaluf-authorities-hand-out-1-5million-in-fines-in-crackdown-on-rowdy-tourism/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_Holiday-Season-Heats-Up-On-The-Balearic-Island-of-Majorca.jpg&description=This summer more than 30 sanctions were slapped on bars, discos and party boats under the "excess tourism" laws in the Majorcan resort of Magaluf, with fines reaching £120,000Bars and clubs in Magaluf have been fined for breaking the rulesMagaluf is to continue its crackdown on rowdy tourism in the Majorcan resort after revealing that bars, clubs and party boats have been fined more than £1.5 million. The local council says its zero approach is paying dividends in cash terms, and is helping to shift the reputation of the Spanish resort. This summer more than 30 sanctions were slapped on bars, discos and party boats under the "excess tourism" laws, with fines reaching £120,000. Eight venues were caught selling booze outside of permitted hours, while two were fined for the "denigration of the female body" through billboards or advertising. Tourism leaders argue the attempts to change Magaluf's reputation has started to filter through to the Brits, the main market for the resort. Of the sanctions imposed, 12 were classified as "very serious", said the mayor of Calvià, Alfonso Rodríguez Badal. Did you visit Majorca this summer? Did you notice any changes? Email webtravel@reachplc.com Travel insiders' top five hacks to get extra legroom for free on flights Authorities are trying to crack down on bad behaviour in Magaluf ( SWNS) The mayor said these tough fines, together with temporary or permanent closure of the premises, had served to "reduce uncivil attitudes this year and to project outwards a better image of the destination." The police, council and Balearic government all agree that the stance against rowdy behaviour was working and should continue. "We have made it clear that we do not want that type of tourism," said the president of Mallorca's council, Catalina Cladera. Magaluf is one of the party hotspots where tourists can also be fined for "unwelcome" activities such as drinking or being rowdy in the streets, as well as balconing. The Balearic government - whi){kind=link}
This summer more than 30 sanctions were slapped on bars, discos and party boats under the “excess tourism” laws in the Majorcan resort of Magaluf, with fines reaching £120,000
Magaluf is to continue its crackdown on rowdy tourism in the Majorcan resort after revealing that bars, clubs and party boats have been fined more than £1.5 million.
The local council says its zero approach is paying dividends in cash terms, and is helping to shift the reputation of the Spanish resort.
This summer more than 30 sanctions were slapped on bars, discos and party boats under the “excess tourism” laws, with fines reaching £120,000. Eight venues were caught selling booze outside of permitted hours, while two were fined for the “denigration of the female body” through billboards or advertising.
Tourism leaders argue the attempts to change Magaluf’s reputation has started to filter through to the Brits, the main market for the resort.