Britons brawl in Majorca as islanders vow to block tourists from beaches

Eight British men on a stag party were arrested after brawling on a Majorca beach on the same day locals vowed to take to the sands to protest against rowdy tourists.

Islanders in Majorca have vowed to block tourists from “every centimetre” of beach this weekend as protests against the effects of over-tourism intensify.

Tourism has brought great wealth to the Balearic Islands but locals now say that they are being choked by traffic congestion, high prices, overcrowding and unaffordable rents.

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[italy-amanda]

As a Brit. I 100% agree with the locals. I cringe at Brits with this behavior.

[masatosway]

Here's an outrageous thought, when visiting anywhere in the world...behave yourself and treat others with courtesy and respect.

[auang]

In 2018, when England lost to Croatia in the semi-final, drunken Englishmen destroyed the outside area of ​​the bar, that was in Bangkok. The next day a Croatian came and paid for the damage. Never forget that.

[matthewthomas]

Jesus, I avoid British crowds when abroad, and I am British.

[kevinburn]

Are these the Brits who say visitors should respect our law and culture?

[alwaysfourfun]

As a Dutchman, I 100% agree with the locals. Locals set the rules, locals decide.

[lukasjanus]

I heard that in Poland, in Krakow, there are places where at the entrance there is information that they do not allow more than 5 Britons at a time for security reasons. Idk, is that true?

[robertosuarez]

We pulled into Mayorca to port when I was in the US Navy and those Brits were going absolutely insane over there, and that's coming from a sailor that has seen it all 😂

[bybskpb]

Couldn't agree with the locals more

[MiSt]

I am Polish and we have had their "stag parties" here in Kraków too, behaving obnoxiously, throwing trash everywhere and groping the "gorgeous eastern european women". These people should never be allowed to leave their island.

[EazySDJ]

The thing I hate most about going on Holiday is the shameless disrespect that some brits have for the country they visit. It’s so embarrassing to be British. We are not all like this so please judge us on individual merits. I love experiencing different cultures and peoples so would never be anything but gracious, polite and respectful in another country.

[mararoxa]

I’m English born & bred. This is so embarrassing. Passports should be revoked on returning back home

[dremunoz]

As an American, I'm happy to see it's the Brits and Chinese acting like fools and taking the spotlight for a change. Keep it up gentlemen!

[paulegerton]

These will be the same people who condemn anyone who doesn’t look “British” for bad behaviour on the streets of the UK.

[richardmarsden]

Passports should be revoked on return.

[theancientsancients]

The peaceful civilised British migrant culture at its best!

[lottie]

I’m not Spanish but as a Brit & 100% agree with the locals!!

[borleyboo]

I’m ashamed to be British watching this. And i don’t blame the locals one little bit.

[Dickzilla]

As an English man I’m ashamed to see this……..

[skateorbri]

as a local Hawaiian, this issue has been the downfall of our whole society. more local people born and raised had to move off the island not being able to afford the cost of living with just one job. it's too late for us. even now most of our buildings are owned by foreign investors and sit empty while our rent is skyrocketing, and milk is $10 a gallon.