San Antonio has become the 2nd island council to actively take steps to curb the effect of the existing Tourism Act that allows hotels to also have nightclubs and beach clubs on their premises.
At a fractious meeting on Wednesday 31 Aug the ruling left wing council voted by a majority for a motion to urge the new Balearic Government to amend the existing law to prevent the opening of any future hotels who intend to also have discotheques and/or beach clubs as secondary facilities.
The council’s motion is in direct response to the news that ‘Space Ibiza’ is planning to open a 5 star resort hotel in the town which will also include a nightclub/beach club. As the plans for this were submitted in July 2015 the council say they are powerless to legally stop it but also say that they don’t view it with “good eyes”.
The leader of the opposition, Pepe Sala, urged Juanjo Ferrer, head of town planning, to tackle the issues himself rather than wait for central government intervention. Sala said “there’s no need to ask for anything from the Balearic Government as the town council already has the legal instruments required to decide on these issues”.
Juanjo Ferrer promised to study the resolution that Santa Eulalia passed in 2013 which was specifically designed to prohibit the proliferation of beach clubs with exterior music.
Noise Pollution
“One of the main problems for residents is noise. Music playing at all hours of the day in every corner of the island both in the town and in the country. There are beaches that become chill outs with DJ’s, restaurants offering techno music sessions and hotels that become open air discos…” said Ferrer adding that “in recent years various laws and regulations have given more and more freedom to tourist establishments in allowing these secondary activities”.
Residents v Tourists
These latest developments are part of an ongoing ‘battle’ between residents and tourists with neither side wanting to compromise. San Antonio’s 3 party coalition council assumed control in June 2015 promising to protect residents rights.
"MAN IN SAN AN" by Martin Makepeace 
San Antonio need to move with the times and allow the idea of a hotel/club to attract more tourism to the area and compete with other resorts on the island…… 1 such venue already exists only a stone throw from the supposed site therefore would t make too much difference .
Residents will always oppose a change no matter how good or bad they believe it will effect them… I’m all for the proposed hotel/club ….And let’s get San An back to its former glory !
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San An’s former glory never ever included beach clubs etc. Beaches are for swimming, relaxing & for FAMILIES to enjoy themselves without raucous music !!! & loud mouthed drunks to spoil it for them.
We have been coming to Ibiza for almost 40 years & I no longer want to come, nor does my family & their children. These establishments have truly spoiled the Island for ”normal ”people
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