Mayor fights against excesses: Palma relies on total surveillance!

Mayor fights against excesses: Palma relies on total surveillance!

The city of Palma on Mallorca has presented a new security concept for the popular beach section "Ballermann". This project, which is to be put into operation on April 17, 2025, aims to combat the repeated excesses of alcohol abuse, brawls, rapes and vandalism. At the presentation, Mayor Jaime Martínez emphasized the urgency of these measures to ensure the safety of visitors and residents. The initiative is financed with three million euros from tourist tax to enable suitable equipment and increased police operation. According to vienna.at , eight new police cars, three drones and numerous surveillance cameras are to be purchased to increase the security in the Ballermann area.

The cameras have already been installed and should be put into operation in the next few weeks. In addition, 170 police officers are deployed, including civil servants, foot patrols, motorcycle strips and mounted emergency services who specifically patrol in particularly critical areas. Effective measures are intended to ensure that the authorities can quickly intervene if incidents occur. The Spanish police will also work in three-shift operation to ensure a permanent presence during the high season after Hoteliers had previously criticized an inadequate police presence.

strict regulations and high fines

The authorities have announced that they are incorporating high fines for violations of the standard in order to create additional incentives to comply with the newly introduced safety precautions. The effectiveness of these measures remains to be seen because they are implemented in a context in which Spanient has been faced with an increased terrorist warning level since 2017. Travelers should therefore find out more about local safety precautions.

The Foreign Office recommends travelers to register in crisis priority lists and pay attention to current travel recommendations. This also includes the indication that emergency numbers and good travel health insurance are important to be reached quickly.

tourist challenges in Spain

In addition to the new measures in Palma, it is necessary to draw travelers to the general security situation in Spain. Common cases of pickpockets and petty crime in tourist centers as well as raids on tourists, especially along the highways, continue to represent challenges.

In order to ensure your own security, it is recommended to keep personal values ​​safely and only have vannot -proof cash with you. Cashless payments are also safer and more practical. In view of the possible natural hazards, such as bush and forest fires in the summer months or sudden weather changes, it is also advisable to follow weather reports and pay attention to any warnings.

The new measures to improve security on Ballermann are a step in the right direction to improve the security situation at one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain and thus create a safe environment for all visitors.