British tourists warned as Majorca's tourism protesters issue defiant three-word alert

Protesters railing against over-tourism in Majorca have defiantly warned their demonstrations are "just the beginning" in a stark three-word warning to holidaymakers.

Margalida Ramis, of an environmental group that is part of the Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life) platform, which organised on event in Palma on Sunday, said protesters lack confidence the Balearic government will change the island's tourism model.

Opponents of mass tourism have said the influx of holidaymakers is pushing locals out of city centres because of a rise in holiday rentals and requests for long-term stays.

Many are also reportedly struggling to afford rents or mortgages, with hospitality workers not getting better salaries and living conditions despite a busier workload.

Campaigners are calling for a new tourism model that is sensitive to the needs of residents, as well as a long-term economic-social strategy linked to it.

Ms Ramis told the Majorca Daily Bulletin: "The truth is that we no longer need to campaign to raise people's awareness, but rather to take immediate and long-term measures."

She added there was "zero confidence" in discussions to improve the situation "as we can already see in which way it is heading".

She also said the measures expected will be "very far from what we are proposing".

After similar protests in Barcelona, Tenerife, Malaga and other Spanish cities adored by tourists, thousands of people in Majorca vented their frustration on Sunday evening by holding banners and placards voicing their anger.

Some of the posters read "no to mass tourism" and "stop private jets". Another banner stated: "Tourism yes, but not like this."

Ms Ramis said over-tourism itself is driving holidaymakers away, as they do not want to go on holiday in busy places.