Furious Ibiza residents shouted that they “can’t take it anymore” as they prepare to take to the streets to protest British revelers.
It comes amid a crackdown on holidays on booze-filled Spanish islands in an effort to curb tourism as residents’ patience wears thin.
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The demonstration is expected to mirror protests in Tenerife last month, which were attended by tens of thousands of protesters.
An activist group called Prou Eivissa (Chega, Ibiza) is calling on locals to take a stand on May 24th and campaign for more restrictions on tourists visiting the island.
A spokeswoman for the group, Jacquie Perry, said they are “in no way against British tourism” but are fighting against “the type of tourism attracted to our island”.
And he added: “We consider it essential to achieve a balance between residents and tourists.
“We ask everyone who appreciates a respectful life to come and make their presence felt so that the authorities really feel the pressure that makes us say: Ibiza can’t take it anymore!”
The Balearic Islands have already dealt a devastating blow to sun seekers by banning the sale or consumption of alcohol on the streets after 9.30pm.
Those who violate this new rule could be punished with a whopping fine of 1,500 euros.
But this was not enough to satisfy the locals and they are now planning a mass protest.
Mallorca and the Canary Islands also took a stand against British drinking, as furious residents called on “crappy tourists” to stop flocking to Spanish paradises.
Environmental groups, including WWF, Green PeaceFriends of Earth and SEO Birdlife supported last month’s mass protests in the Canary Islands, which were held under the slogan “The Canaries have a limit”.
They also called for an urgent rethinking of tourism strategies.
Protesters also gathered in Madrid and Barcelona to show their support.
In Mallorca, graffiti appeared on walls telling tourists to “go home”, while in Marbella last year the tires of British-registered cars were even slashed.
Famous for its wild nightclubs and stunning sunsets, Ibiza attracts 3 million tourists a year, including 800,000 Brits.
The influx is worth around £3.5bn a year to the Balearic party town.
Although it is a UNESCO A World Heritage Site, and although authorities work to promote the island as a family destination, it is known for its lively nightlife.
As a result, the sunny city has developed a reputation for excessive alcohol and drug use, sparked by partying tourists.
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