MAJORCA's angry anti-tourist locals have put up fake beach closure signs in a new bid to hold back holidaymakers. And in a separate action residents of a picture-postcard village caused traffic chaos by walking back and forth across zebra crossings in a half-hour demo to thwart frustrated visitors trying to reach the coast. 8 This fake sign was seen in a bid to prevent crowded beaches Credit: Solarpix 8 It was seen blocking a path leading to a picturesque cove Credit: Solarpix 8 Gates were closed with huge stop signs Credit: Solarpix 8 Another closure sign was also put up nearby to discourage tourists Credit: Solarpix The separately organised protests, which took place more than 850 miles apart, showed the depth and breadth of the campaigns targeting tourists.
A protest group called Caterva was behind the fake beach closures in Manacor in eastern Majorca on Saturday. The fed-up group put up red tape and signs at several coves saying "Beach Closed". They include the secluded white-sand cove Cala Varques and a "hidden" cove renowned for snorkelling called Cala Petita.
Read more on Majorca RAPE HORROR Eight men charged over gang-rape of Brit tourist, 18, at Magaluf party hotel BEACH SHOCK Moment migrants step over stunned tourists on packed Brit holiday beach Caterva said in a post on X: “New action by Caterva in Manacor. We closed coves for residents’ use and rest. Let’s change course and prioritise life.
"We believe the tourist is part of the machinery and has responsibi.