Two arrests in Mallorca: the anti-tourism campaign moves from signs to property damage

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · July 15, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn

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Spain's Guardia Civil arrested two activists in Mallorca on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in an anti-mass-tourism campaign that escalated into property damage at five real estate agencies in Santa Maria del Camí on May 31. The two women are linked to the group 'Menys Turisme, més vida', which has been ramping up its protests with graffiti, stickers, and now, according to the Civil Guard, vandalism.

Police raided their homes and seized electronic devices. The suspects are being questioned at the Marratxí station, and the investigation is ongoing, with more arrests possible.

My take: it's one thing to criticize the tourism model, but when you go from holding a sign to smashing agency windows, you leave the debate and enter the criminal code. That doesn't help anyone calling for tourism regulation it gives ammunition to those who label the whole movement as radical. The social discontent in the Balearic Islands is real and growing, but vandalism only criminalizes protest and hardens the police response. The industry should pay attention: if there's no real dialogue with locals, next time it won't be two detainees it'll be a chronic coexistence crisis.

Quick questions

Why were the activists in Mallorca arrested?

The Guardia Civil arrested them for allegedly vandalizing five real estate agencies in Santa Maria del Camí on May 31, as part of the 'Menys Turisme, més vida' campaign.

What is 'Menys Turisme, més vida'?

It's an activist group in Mallorca protesting mass tourism and its impact on housing and land, with actions that have escalated in intensity.

Are more arrests expected?

Yes, the investigation is still open, and the Guardia Civil has not ruled out further detentions, according to the report from Preferente.

What damage did the activists cause?

According to authorities, damage was done to five real estate agencies in Santa Maria del Camí during the early hours of May 31, though specific destruction details haven't been released.

How could this affect tourism in Mallorca?

The case sharpens the debate: it highlights social unrest while also criminalizing protest, potentially leading to tougher police measures and further straining coexistence.

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