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Menorca lies on the 40th parallel of the northern hemisphere, one of the 180 imaginary horizontal lines that humans have drawn across the planet. A design that helps us locate a geographical point and also gives us an idea of climatic conditions. But sometimes science turns theory upside down.
We know that at parallel zero (the equator) it is usually hot, and that at number 90, both north and south, it is very cold. In between, there are progressive gradations.
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The ‘Recuperem el Port de Maó’ (“Let’s Restore the Port of Maó”) campaign has organised a wide-ranging programme of activities that will continue throughout summer and autumn, with the aim of showcasing the natural, heritage, cultural and social values of the Port of Maó, as well as raising public awareness about the pressures that threaten this unique space.
The programme combines outreach, culture, citizen participation and photography, with proposals designed to help residents rediscover the port, engage with it and strengthen their connection to it. Talks, guided routes, boat trips, workshops, glosat performances, music and exhibitions make up a diverse offer that invites people to view the bay from new perspectives and to highlight its heritage.
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The requirement to obtain a Water Resources report guaranteeing sufficient water supply for new urban developments has just been reduced by the Balearic Government. The move poses a particular threat to Menorca, where most water bodies are overexploited or contaminated. GOB considers the measure unconstitutional.
The new Law 4/2026 on urgent measures to accelerate strategic projects, also known as the omnibus law, approved by Parliament with the votes of PP and Vox on 26 May 2026, includes an additional provision allowing municipalities to approve or develop urban planning without requesting a prior water sufficiency report from the Directorate General for Water Resources.
This measure weakens the main environmental control over urban growth at the worst possible time. The so-called “strategic projects” law is also a strategy to try to unblock developments that are currently stalled due to reports stating that there is not enough water available.
Continue reading The Government lowers water safeguards in new developments
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The Balearic Parliament has just removed positive administrative silence in the legalization of buildings on rural land. The GOB attributes this to the appeal that was filed at the time before the Constitutional Court. Uncertainty now arises regarding the works that may have been legalized using this mechanism.
Continue reading Positive administrative silence for legalization on rural land is overturned
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Many people have asked to see the analysis of the issues that was read at last Saturday’s gathering on the 13th at the Biosphere Square, as well as the proposals that were put forward.
In response to this repeated request, we are providing the full text that was read. We hope it will help clarify concepts, improve conversations and seek real solutions.
We also hope it will help counter repeated attempts to divert attention to other issues, or to show that this is not an all-or-nothing debate. We are calling for limits to be placed on certain dynamics that are getting out of control and generating multiple negative effects.
Continue reading Manifesto against Overcrowding and Proposals for Course Correction
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On Saturday the 13th we will also attend the demonstration at Plaça de la Biosfera to protest against the growing economic precariousness. As tourism volume has increased, the island’s GDP per capita has decreased. We are on a path that does not point to a pleasant future, and a change of direction must be demanded.
Continue reading Via Menorca demonstration, also against precariousness
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It is estimated that in Menorca there are approximately 114,000 tourist beds, of which around 54,000 correspond to hotels and apartments, and another 30,000 correspond to authorised homes (most of which were previously used as residential housing). The remaining 30,000 places are offered in homes without a tourist licence.
When basic needs are left solely in the hands of the market, they end up going to whoever can pay the most. In recent years, we have seen that the number of tourists visiting the island has increased by around 80% in 15 years. Most of this significant increase is being accommodated in houses.
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Via Menorca calls on the ants to leave the anthill and defend the island from pressure and threats. A campaign T-shirt has been produced.
We would like to remind everyone that the rally will take place on Saturday 13 June in front of the Menorca Island Council, at Plaça Biosfera, at 7.30 pm.
Continue reading Esteim fartes! [We are fed up!] New Via Menorca T-shirt
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It is difficult to get people who are spending a few days on holiday to understand that the place they are visiting has water problems. Perhaps they could get an idea if the surrounding context suggested it, but that is not the case.
The progressive loss of drinking water in Menorca is directly related to the economic development model that is being promoted. The resident population is making efforts to reduce consumption, but spending is increasing in tourist areas.
On Saturday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m., a protest action has been called in Biosphere Square in Maó. A great deal is at stake for the immediate future. Please help spread the call.
Continue reading Residents 1, Urban developments 0 – 13/06/26
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Almost 40 years have passed since the concept of sustainable development was spread worldwide by the United Nations. However, fears about the distortion of the term have gradually come true, and there are still people who equate it with sustained growth.
Ancient philosophers already said that when words lose their meaning, citizens lose their freedom.
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