Keep it down

RESIDENTS in the Colonia de Sant Jordi are complaining about the loud noise coming from bars, clubs and hotels in the area.

The arrival of the summer also brings with it an increase in outdoor parties and large gatherings, which spokespeople for the Prou Renous a la Colonia (‘Enough noise in the Colonia’) neighbourhood platform claim is endangering the quiet, calm and family­oriented lifestyle that the area is known for.

The Colonia de Sant Jordi, together with other areas such as sa Rapita in Campos, are seen as oases of peace outside the heat and bustle that take over Palma every summer.

The platform is calling on the authorities to act by taking decibel readings at the establishments that organise openair parties and clamp down on those that break the limits, as well as stressing the need to put a stop to the ongoing problem of the ‘party boats’ that throw anchor in the sea off the coast of the Colonia and play loud music all night long.

Residents in sa Rapita have also recently spoken out about the importance of preserving the “typical Mallorcan summer” experienced in both areas as opposed to the tourist massification of the rest of the island’s coastline.