Magaluf in British tourist CRACKDOWN: Mayor demands end to 'all inclusive' deals
MAGALUF has launched a crackdown against British tourists who are hell-bent on bringing havoc to the Spanish party island this summer.
The city council trust in Son Sant Joan wants to roll out tougher regulations to stop hotels that serve massive quantities of alcohol to boozy tourists.
Mayor Alfonso Rodríguez Badal, the Mayor of Calvià, announced his plan to hold talks with the Minister of Tourism, Bel Busquets, in a bid to control the all-inclusives.
He hopes that it will be one more way to continue fighting against the excesses of Magaluf’s reputation as an out-of-control party destination.
Hardcore revellers suggest that this year the sunny destination will play host to even more parties than last year as it regains its prime spot as the destination for young people.
One infamous party dubbed “the White Party” is expected to draw in a large crowd this year who want to enjoy to excess.
The party invites guests to wear white and organisers hope it will give the island a "touch of class" among those who come to Mallorca looking for nights of debauchery.
Magaluf is a major destination on the island of Mallorca, famous for its scandals and the constant excesses of its visitors.
It tends to attract partygoers from Britain, Russia, Germany, Ireland and Scandinavia.
But it also has a reputation for allowing binge drinking among the very young in its bars and clubs.
Much of the nightlife takes place on the Punta Balena strip.
But last year several incidences left British tourists hurt or wounded.
In June, a 19-year-old British tourist was left fighting for his life in hospital after plunging from his hotel.
That same month, another British tourist was stabbed in the leg with a broken bottle by boozed up British holidaymakers.
Promotors say that there has been a 30 per cent increase in the sale of online tickets for parties to be held between July and August of this year.
And, Calvià will remain one of the most popular destinations for British youth to spend their holidays.
However, in a bid to stem the violence, local officials drew up 64 things that tourists are banned from doing in Magaluf.
It includes: no abusive language, no damage to furniture, no weapons, no fighting, and no nakedness in the street.