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  1. The Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, are currently facing significant issues related to overtourism and high visitor numbers.
  2. Tourism dependence is straining the capacity limits of the Balearic Islands.

Majorca's €13 Billion Airport Expansion Sparks Protests Over Tourism Capacity

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A plan to expand Palma's Son Sant Joan airport in Majorca has been approved, costing an estimated €13 billion overall. The project earmarks €621 million for the airport infrastructure, which includes a massive 20-hectare solar farm planned in Marratxí. Under the new blueprint, the airport's capacity is set to increase by nearly 1.4 million passengers annually, potentially reaching 35.7 million by 2031.

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The expansion plan has drawn fierce opposition from residents and protesters who argue it contributes to unsustainable tourism growth in the Balearic Islands. Critics point to the push for long-haul international routes to non-Schengen destinations, such as Canada and Abu Dhabi, as evidence of this strain.

Tourism dependence is straining the capacity limits of the Balearic Islands, including Majorca.

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