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Spain calls halt to building on Ibiza

8 November, 2007 | 9.38AM

Written by: Terry Church
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The Guardian today reported that the Balearic islands are to freeze all construction along the most delicate coastlines of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca, which have been blighted by property developments since mass tourism first arrived in Spain in the 1960s.

The plan will come into force immediately when it is announced tomorrow in an effort to save some of the most beautiful parts of the islands from development.

Construction is set to begin on large parts of Ibiza’s urban marshlands but the new law will redefine these areas as protected land, meaning they cannot be built on in the future.

The socialist president of the Balearic islands, Francesc Antich, said: “We cannot mistreat our natural resources, damage the coastline and allow for a disproportionate growth in residential properties.”

Environmental groups welcomed the move.

María José Caballero, from Greenpeace, said: “It’s very positive and very necessary.

“What you have to realise is that the islands are going to be the first places to suffer the effects of climate change.

“Whatever can be done to prevent further development on the coasts will give some kind of guarantee for the future.”

Tourism has long been a vital source of income for many Spaniards, but recently the tide has turned againt mass tourism as the Spanish have started to criticise the detrimental effect of unfettered development of their coastlines.

Ibiza, particularly parts of San Antonio and Playa d’en Bossa have seen high-rise hotels and densely packed apartment blocs ruin the natural beauty and view to the coastline.

[source: Guardian.co.uk]

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The Guardian today reported that the Balearic islands are to freeze all construction along the most delicate coastlines of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca, which have been blighted by property developments since mass tourism first arrived in Spain in the 1960s.

The plan will come into force immediately when it is announced tomorrow in an effort to save some of the most beautiful parts of the islands from development.

Construction is set to begin on large parts of Ibiza's urban marshlands but the new law will redefine these areas as protected land, meaning they cannot be built on in the future.

The socialist president of the Balearic islands, Francesc Antich, said: "We cannot mistreat our natural resources, damage the coastline and allow for a disproportionate growth in residential properties."

Environmental groups welcomed the move. 

María José Caballero, from Greenpeace, said: "It's very positive and very necessary. 

"What you have to realise is that the islands are going to be the first places to suffer the effects of climate change. 

"Whatever can be done to prevent further development on the coasts will give some kind of guarantee for the future."

Tourism has long been a vital source of income for many Spaniards, but recently the tide has turned againt mass tourism as the Spanish have started to criticise the detrimental effect of unfettered development of their coastlines.

Ibiza, particularly parts of San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa have seen high-rise hotels and densely packed apartment blocs ruin the natural beauty and view to the coastline.

[source: Guardian.co.uk]
The Guardian today reported that the Balearic islands are to freeze all construction along the most delicate coastlines of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca, which have been blighted by property developments since mass tourism first arrived in Spain in the 1960s.

The plan will come into force immediately when it is announced tomorrow in an effort to save some of the most beautiful parts of the islands from development.

Construction is set to begin on large parts of Ibiza's urban marshlands but the new law will redefine these areas as protected land, meaning they cannot be built on in the future.

The socialist president of the Balearic islands, Francesc Antich, said: "We cannot mistreat our natural resources, damage the coastline and allow for a disproportionate growth in residential properties."

Environmental groups welcomed the move. 

María José Caballero, from Greenpeace, said: "It's very positive and very necessary. 

"What you have to realise is that the islands are going to be the first places to suffer the effects of climate change. 

"Whatever can be done to prevent further development on the coasts will give some kind of guarantee for the future."

Tourism has long been a vital source of income for many Spaniards, but recently the tide has turned againt mass tourism as the Spanish have started to criticise the detrimental effect of unfettered development of their coastlines.

Ibiza, particularly parts of San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa have seen high-rise hotels and densely packed apartment blocs ruin the natural beauty and view to the coastline.

[source: Guardian.co.uk]

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