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“Mass Brawl Erupts in Magaluf: Mallorca’s Woes as Authorities Battle Party Tourism”

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Tourists in Calvia on Magaluf. Illustration photo: Jaime Reina / AFP / NTB

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9. May 2023 20:18 – Updated May 9, 2023 8:18 p.m

Dario From Majorca. What at first appeared to be a spat between two groups quickly turned into a brawl.

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A sign warns of fines in Magaluf.

According to witnesses, the fight must have lasted 10 minutes, and it must have become necessary for the police to intervene. Several guards are said to have tried to stop the parties, but to no avail.

The Sun writes that 5 policemen were injured when they tried to break up the fight.

Ten people have so far been arrested, among them eight men and two women. One of them is said to have tried to attack police officers, while another is said to have attacked a police car.

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The authorities have long tried to clean up Magaluf. Illustration photo.
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Such cases are something the popular holiday destination really does not want.

The authorities on Mallorca have previously stated that they do not want party tourists on the island, write Flysmart24.

The authorities on the island have stated that they want to change Mallorca’s tourist profile, and will make the island a place for travelers who are not only interested in sun, beaches and sea, but also interested in the island’s nature and cultural offerings.

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