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- The Ibiza Youth Association occupied Cala Saladeta beach to protest overtourism.
- About 100 residents joined the occupation, according to Balearic broadcaster IB3.
- Ibiza received nearly 1.2 million tourists in Q2 2025, per the Balearic Islands Statistics Institute.
- Activists said rising housing, food and living costs make the island unaffordable for locals.
- Island Council President Vicent Marí called Ibiza a pioneer in tackling tourist overcrowding.
