Anti-tourism demonstrations in Mallorca turn violent as riot police confront protesters in Palma, the island’s capital. Multiple accounts describe large crowds taking to the streets, with more than 25,000 people reported to be present. Protesters rally against the presence of holidaymakers during the summer season, with some demonstrations escalating into street confrontations.
Police are reported to respond with riot units equipped with shields, forming lines during clashes. While the available coverage focuses on the confrontation and the scale of the crowds in Palma, the reports do not provide detailed figures on injuries, arrests, or the specific tactics used beyond the presence of riot police and the shielded clashes.
Overall, the reporting characterizes the events as part of an anti-tourism protest movement targeting the influx of visitors to Mallorca, culminating in violence during demonstrations in central areas of Palma. Authorities’ broader statements or independent assessments are not included in the supplied excerpts.
