‘TOURIST INTRUSION’ Ibiza draws up action plan as anger against holidaymakers grows

The mayors of all five of the sunshine island’s main municipalities said they wanted an end to “intrusion and problems that cause harm to citizens and the tourism industry”.

Ibiza town has teamed up with the popular holiday resorts of Santa Eulària des Riu, Sant Josep, San Antonio and San Joan in the new show of strength.

The White Isle is a magnet for young British partygoers but in recent years their behaviour has been under the spotlight with a series of incidents sparking outrage and anger among long-suffering locals. 

The authorities want tougher inspections to make sure all tourist activities stay within the law with anything illegal or potentially harmful being stamped out.

Police in the resort will be asked to keep more detailed records so councils can take action where necessary if breaches are detected. 

There will also be more regular inspections of tourist premises by local authorities.

The five mayors got together to discuss an “Ibiza protocol” which will be confirmed as soon as possible.

They are also demanding the Balearic Government provides more police for Ibiza during the summer season.

The president of the mayoral alliance, Vicent Torres, said this plea was first highlighted two years ago and was now being repeated.

He said: “This is a protocol of great scope, which will involve very intense coordination work between the municipalities and the Council of Mayors.” 

A detailed study is also to be carried out this summer to see just what impact the huge number of tourists have on the island, such as its roads, beaches and accommodation.

The alliance comes at a time when many holiday destinations, including and the Canary Islands, are looking at the quality of visitors they attract, over and above the quantity and have already introduced measures to curb tourist excesses.

with the average charge jumping to €3 (£2.75) per person for each day’s stay during high season on one of the islands, with holidaymakers at city and five-star hotels paying €4.

Ibiza hit the headlines several times last summer with incidents of drunken tourism and public demonstrations against mass tourism which locals complain is spoiling the island.