Venice, Barcelona, Marseille... For several summers now, these European cities have been sounding the alarm about overtourism. In Spain, the second most-visited country in the world after France, this came to a head when thousands of people protested across the country this summer. ENTR went to Menorca, a small island in the Balearic archipelago, which is struggling to keep up with the overwhelming flow of visitors.
Picturesque white buildings and crystalline waters have earned Binibeca Vell the title of one of the most “Instagrammable” sites in Menorca. Sitting in front of the port of the small private community, José sees the number of tourists triple in the space of 15 minutes. Some, cameras-at-the-ready, do not hesitate to sit on people’s doorsteps to capture the perfect shot. “These people are on holiday, so they think they can do what they like,” he sighs.
