Bars and clubs in the Balearic isles could soon be closed as the Government clamps down on boozy tourism.
Over the Summer Spain has introduced a number of restrictions on tourists, including a proposed drunk swimming fine in San Sebastián and tour guide restrictions in Barcelona. Businesses are looking to dissuade rowdy tourism as well with a dress code adopted by 11 restaurants in the Palma Beach resort area.
Most recently the Beleric Government has made a move to close bars and clubs in Ibiza and Majorca, reports the Mirror. Clubs that are considered "low-category establishments" could be bought up and closed down in the new plans.
The Balearic government has not announced which establishments it will be targeting, but has allocated 10 million euros to buy out the businesses that encourage excess and unruly tourism.
"We have to promote a production model that can simultaneously generate prosperity, employment and opportunities and do so by protecting the capacity of a territory and natural resources that are incompatible with excessive tourist pressure," said Balaeric president Francina Armengol.
In recent months government officials in the Balearics have been battling out-of-control party makers on the sunny islands. They say they are determined to present a new model of tourism to the hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers who come to Majorca and Ibiza each year.
Brits make up a huge number of those visitors, and are famed for brining with them an appreciation of heavy drinking and big nights out. A new raft of rules is already in place to combat unruly behaviour, with heavy fines being dished out by the police.
Hotspots like Magaluf also have special measures which prohibit all sorts of "unacceptable" behaviour, including balconing, drinking in the streets and party boats.
A six drink limit was introduced at all-inclusive resorts this summer, ending the days of tourists tanking up before heading into town. As visitors return in their droves to the Balearics following the pandemic, complaints are already rising again about overcrowding, with a number of demonstrations having taken place.
President Armengol said: "It is evident that there is overcrowding at certain times of the year."
During a policy debate, she said the number of tourist places could be reduced in volume without affecting employment or social cohesion.
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