The Mallorca Paradox: When Mass Tourism Becomes a Curse in Paradise The picturesque island of Mallorca, off Spain's Mediterranean coast, has become a battleground between those who see it as a lucrative opportunity and those who call it home.
Thousands protested in Palma, the capital city, last week to express their discontent with the mass "touristification" of the island.
Mallorca is expected to welcome 100 million tourists this year alone, a figure that has steadily increased over the past decade.