TOURISTS have been warned of "sunlounger shortage" on a popular Spanish resort beach much-loved by Brit holidaymakers. Hoteliers in Majorca are now worried about the lack of available sun beds and other services for tourists coming in to visit the beach resort in peak season. Beaches of Cala San Vicenç, Albercuix and Tamarells in Pollensa do not have proper sunbeds or umbrellas for tourists to take sunbaths, Majorca Daily Bulletin reports.

Jaume Salas, president of the hoteliers in town, said: "Families, who come with children and with elderly people, want to be able to lie on a sun bed and enjoy some shade. "Many of the users have opted to go to Alcudia, for all the amenities that its beach services." However, Jaume added that the mayor of the town Martí March is "aware of the situation" and is supporting hotel businessmen.

"The mayor has shown us his support and is doing everything possible to expedite the procedures," he added. It comes as tourists were left battling for the best spot on the beach not with sun loungers - but by reserving parasols. Majorca residents claim they are now getting up at the crack of dawn to reserve their straw-covered beach umbrellas on the first row, just inches from the sea.

Many foreign holidaymakers are marking their territory in the early morning, with dozens of umbrellas being taken way before the crowds arrive. "While half of Majorca is still asleep, the towel war is already beginning in Playa de Palma," says the Spanish press. "Not o.