Booze-fuelled Brits heading to could be in for a wild summer as local authorities have dramatically rolled back on tough "tourism of excesses" laws. The in the Balearic Islands had clamped down on rowdy antics, but now it seems the party's back on. From June 1, Calvia officials, where Magaluf is located, performed a U-turn, chopping down the area affected by the strict rules in the resort by a massive 90%.
The crackdown is now pretty much limited to the infamous Punta Ballena, also known as the raucous Magaluf Strip. The conservative Partido Popular and right-wing Vox, now calling the shots in Calvia, are behind the shrinking of the no-go zone, claiming it's a win for local businesses. In a fiery statement, the two parties announced: "The PP and Vox are defending tourism businesses against the attempts of the socialists to damage the image of the municipality.
The town hall is committed to positioning Magalluf as a safe and quality tourist destination. The socialists want to maintain the stigmatisation of bars, restaurants and supermarkets, causing a large area to be harmed. The socialists want the just to pay for the sinners.
" Ex-mayor Alfonso Rodriguez has warned that this easing of restrictions sends out a dodgy signal in the battle against boozy tourists and fears it might just make things worse. Spanish government representative for the Balearic Islands, Mr Rodriquez, has aired his concern over recent changes made by the Calvia Council to their 'responsible tourism' decr.
