#Mediterranean destinations

[howamidrivinginlimbo]

The ancient city of Pompeii, Italy

On the first photo is the bakery of Sotericus.

On the last photo you can see clay pots built into countertops in the taberna.

[emerald-honey]

@zucchinasty | Instagram

[useless-catalanfacts]

Evening in the town of Pals (Comarques Gironines, Catalonia).

Photo by empordanismess on Instagram.

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[littlemantravels]

Mediterranean Beauty, Xemxija, Malta

Small boats peacefully moored in the azure waters of the Mediterranean sea, with the charming town of Xemxija across St Paul's Bay, Malta.

[menorca-sir20]

Esta sombra no es mía

by sir20 for menorca-sir20

[downfalldestiny]

Crystal clear sea water 🌊 !.

[lost-and-found-in-greece]

Tinos 🖤 by @eratomediterraneo

[elektranhatcios]

tourists that complain on social media about their holidays getting ruined by the fires in the mediterranean are so infuriatingly tone-deaf. sorry us losing our entire livelihoods is messing up your vacation schedule barbara, we'll make sure to die during the off-season next year

[mchiti]

I was thinking (and this is not a thingy against the happiness of my ac milan moots bc I don't support napoli either it's just a casual thought)

it's poetic and romantic and everything that is good in football right now that napoli is leading serie A. I say this as a supporter of that stupid club from the north who also lives up north. Napoli is south italy, and south italy has had quite a terrible history of discrimination from northeners: from being poorer, from being just...more mediterranean? more distant to "europe" ? closer to africa?

just think: some ugly inter milan, ac milan, juve, atalanta or lazio supporters (etc) still love to chant about people from napoli deserving cholera. And Naples went through a terrible cholera epidemic back in the 70s, something unreal when you think of a european country, right? When people from the south migrated up north to find jobs, it was even difficult for them to find houses to live, because nobody wanted to rent to them. financial exploitation of the south from the north it's what italy was built upon. And that discrimination is still very true today, with half of the country way much poorer than the other.

And if you look at serie A only THREE clubs out of TWENTY are from anywhere under Rome. And this is why Napoli is very much into football and the whole city is already celebrating. You might say this is just a sport but it's not and never will be.

[mynamespatata]

DON'T COME TO MALLORCA.

The Balearic Islands (Mallorca/Majorca, Menorca, Eivissa/Ibiza, Formentera) are some of the best places to visit during summer holidays. But I beg you not to come here.

Right now, we are facing a big problem that is destroying our island in all aspects: mass tourism.

To give you some context:

The Balearic Islands cover 5,040 km², not even a fraction of the size of California.

The Balearic Islands are home to local residents; right now, we have 1,231,487 people living across Mallorca, Menorca, Eivissa, and Formentera.

We have our own beautiful culture, but we are losing it to globalization, capitalism, and Spanish fascism.

So, why am I beging you to PLEASE not to come to Mallorca?

Tourism is killing our homeland.

Every year, we break records for the number of tourists visiting our island. Right now, in June 2024, tourists outnumber the population of the Balearic Islands. Last year, 14.42 million tourists came here. This is unsustainable. Do you know what that means? There are 12 tourists for every resident. THAT'S A LOT.

Not only is this system, where tourists get everything they want, killing all the fauna and flora, but locals can't afford to pay rent or buy a house, because landlords are raising prices or turning their properties into Airbnbs.

We regard tourism as a threat to our society. Tourists come and disrespect the surroundings, attending parties and drinking excessively, annoying those of us trying to live our everyday lives. Additionally, rich people profit from mass tourism: they build hotels on protected shorelines, construct golf courses, sell plane tickets at prices that are ridiculously low compared to the cost of housing, and send thousands of cruise ships and planes here each year.

Here you have some examples:

A group of British tourists causes a mass fight on Illetes beach, in Calvià

A hotel company fights to maintain its illegal pools in Menorca while some town halls from some villages, cut the water during a drought time.

There is a Twitter account dedicated to counting all the tourists who jump from balconies and get hurt or die.

Our government is doing absolutely nothing to stop this barbaric situation. That is why, since the outcry, we have launched a fight against these deplorable conditions.

In recent weeks, we have been demonstrating for many reasons, but one of the biggest demonstrations was under the slogan "Mallorca is not for sale", which brought together 25,000 people.

So please, in order to help us,

I BEG YOU TO NOT. TO. COME. TO. MALLORCA.

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Can Picafort, Mallorca, Illes Balears, 05-12-23

[useless-catalanfacts]

Winter in Cadaqués (Comarques Gironines, Catalonia).

Photo by floppy.forn.

[theamazingplaces]

🌍Valletta, Malta! 🇲🇹 This historic gem, a UNESCO World Heritage site, beckons travellers with its timeless allure. Lose yourself in its captivating streets adorned with stunning architecture, where grand Baroque palaces stand tall against the azure sky. Valletta's fortified walls whisper tales of bygone eras, while its cobbled lanes lead you on a journey through history. Admire the ornate grandeur of St. John's Co-Cathedral and step into the opulent Grandmaster's Palace for a glimpse into the past. The city's vibrant ambience embraces you as you meander through its charming squares, bustling markets, and inviting cafes. Surrender to the breathtaking vistas of the Mediterranean Sea, and let Valletta's beauty weave its spell around you. #VallettaMagic #MaltaUnveiled 🏰✨🌊