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Martin Makepeace: 'Balearics must tackle other issues besides anti-social drinking'

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TTG Staff
20 January 2020

The Balearic Government’s new laws designed to crack down on alcohol excess have made front-page news around the globe and kicked off many debates.

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Balearic politicians have decided to target bar crawls, happy hours, “balconing” and party boats in Magaluf and Arenal in Majorca, and the west end of San Antonio in Ibiza.

It’s no secret these areas have a reputation for cheap alcohol coupled with a clientele of mainly young British tourists on a limited holiday budget.

While some will see this as negative press, others will see it as an overdue crackdown. Many resorts around the world will be watching closely to see whether these new laws could be useful in their own tourist hotspots.