One of the most iconic places of IbizaThe Mirador d’Es will seehas Closed access to the public due to the havorourism. The decision, made by the owners of the land on which the famous panoramic point stands, has sparked a heated debate on the island. Once the secret refuge known only by the premises, Mirador has become one of the most popular attractions of Ibiza, so much so that it is invaded daily by Thousands of visitors eager to immortalize the spectacular sunset against the background of the imposing islet of ES will see.
An uncontaminated corner transformed into a mass event
What was once an intimate and suggestive experience He turned into a real mass event. Social media, which have amplified the popularity of Mirador, contributed to an unprecedented influx. The site, without adequate infrastructure, saw the proliferation of Abusive sellers, improvised cocktail stalls and even DJ sets who transformed the sunset into an open -air party. The traffic of cars, motorcycles, quads and bus has the only access road is congestedmaking the area chaotic and dangerous, while the waste abandoned by visitors put the local ecosystem at risk.
A problem of security and environmental degradation
In addition to the problems related to pollution and the lack of controls, the Mirador d’Es will have become theater of numerous accidents. Many tourists, in an attempt to take the perfect photo, are ventured too close to the edge of the cliff, with tragic consequences.
The lack of security barriers has made the site particularly dangerous, and in recent years there have been several fatal falls. Despite the requests of the residents for an intervention by the authorities, no effective regulations have been implemented, leading the owners of the land to make the drastic decision of Close access with physical barriers.
What will happen to Mirador now?
Local authorities are looking for solutions for manage the tourist flow more sustainablely. Among the hypotheses under discussion, there is the creation of a controlled transport system with shuttle bus To limit access and reduce wild traffic. The mayor of Sant Josep has already announced that The parking lots will be regulated and the abusive stops severely sanctioned. The Mirador d’Es story will see is yet another example of how mass tourism, if not managed carefully, can compromise the beauty and integrity of a single place.
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