High penalties in Majorca. Tourists should avoid this
A famous European island introduces a ban on tourists. Penalties for breaking it can reach up to two thousand euros.
In Majorca, a ban has been introduced on feeding wild goats. The Department of Environment, Rural Affairs and Sport approved a resolution that provides for financial penalties for feeding or luring these animals in places frequently visited by tourists, such as viewpoints. Penalties of up to EUR 2,000 are provided for breaking the new rules. “Feeding goats changes their natural behavior, leads to addiction, promotes excessive concentration of animals and may cause attacks of aggression,” says Majorca’s Minister of Environment, Pedro Bestard.
Tourists in Majorca are not allowed to feed the goats
Anyone who has ever been to Majorca knows that the goat is the most common wild animal there. Horned individuals can be found not only in mountainous areas, but also on beaches, including those frequently visited by tourists. Goats often look for human settlements, hoping to find something to eat there. Unfortunately, they often get exactly what they ask for.
This will soon change, because Majorca is introducing an official ban on feeding these animals. Breaking it will result in a significant penalty. According to the Balearic Islands hunting law, failure to comply with the rules may result in financial consequences of up to two thousand euros. Travelers will soon see prohibition signs in many places on the island.
Protection of animals and tourists
The regulations take into account the welfare of both animals and tourists. “This action is preventive in nature and is a response to a problem that has intensified in many parts of the island in recent years. Our goal is to prevent changes in animal behavior, protect the wild population of Majorcan goats and maintain ecological balance,” we read.
Similar prohibitions may apply not only to foreign holidays. Restrictions on feeding animals have also been introduced in the Baltic Sea.
