Ibiza is cracking down on laughing gas use despite a ban on its sale and recreational use since early August. The substance remains a significant issue for Balearic authorities, sparking calls for greater enforcement tools. During a recent tourism season review by the Civic Promotion in Tourist Areas Commission, regional officials acknowledged the lack of resources to tackle this issue, despite hefty fines of up to €60,000.
Sant Antoni, known for its lively nightlife, is stepping up its response with a €4.25 million allocation from the Sustainable Tourism Tax. This funding, part of a broader €21.6 million distribution among key areas like Palma and Magaluf, will bolster security and inspections over the next two years. Increased police presence, with ten additional officers joining Sant Antoni’s force, is aimed at curbing uncivil behaviours.
Elsewhere, Palma has ramped up its police forces at Platja de Palma, while Calvià has doubled its patrols in Magaluf to counter a rise in thefts. Llucmajor has introduced a mobile citizen service in s'Arenal. Authorities emphasize the importance of ongoing coordination and plan to sustain a decree against tourism excesses until end-2027.
