UK tourists to be 'removed' from Spanish beaches 'daily' for breaking little-known rule

Holidaymakers have been warned of a "sunlounger shortage" at a popular Spanish resort beach. Hotel owners in Majorca are expressing concern over the lack of available sun beds and other amenities for tourists during the peak season.

According to the Majorca Daily Bulletin, the beaches of Cala San Vicenc, Albercuix and Tamarells in Pollensa are lacking proper sunbeds or umbrellas for tourists looking to soak up the sun. Jaume Salas, president of the local hotel association, said: "Families, who come with children and with elderly people, want to be able to lie on a sun bed and enjoy some shade."

"Many of the users have opted to go to Alcudia, for all the amenities that its beach services." However, Jaume added that the town's mayor, Marti March, is "aware of the situation" and is backing the hoteliers.

"While half of Majorca is still asleep, the towel war is already beginning in Playa de Palma," reports the Spanish press. "Not only have German holidaymakers 'reserved' their sun loungers at the hotel pools at dawn but have now also moved this habit to the beach."

"With towels hanging on the parasols in the early morning, the tourists secure the best spots right by the sea." Pictures from local media taken over the weekend near a leading hotel in Playa de Palma, popular with German tourists, show that by early morning, just over a dozen parasols had already been "occupied".

Palma City Council operates a sunlounger and parasol rental service on this beach stretch, managed by an external company. The service runs from 10am to 7pm daily, with staff typically arriving at 8.30am to set up.

However, the age-old issue of sunlounger battles is rearing its head again in holiday resorts, with tourists criticised for their aggressive tactics. British holidaymakers are often spotted trying to "hog" loungers, with some even turning up as early as 6am to secure a prime spot.

Majorca residents claim they are now getting up at the crack of dawn to reserve their straw-covered beach umbrellas on the first row, just inches from the sea.

Many foreign holidaymakers are marking their territory in the early morning, with dozens of umbrellas being taken way before the crowds arrive.

‍