Looking around Mallorca’s old town, the half-empty discos and the bored-looking waiters serving nobody paella, you may be forgiven that the siesta had been extended.

But after fiery anti-tourism protests drove holidaymakers to divert to Croatia and other European hotspots, Spanish restaurants and bars are pleading for tourists to return.

Tourism-related firms, including beach bars, parasol rental and activity organisers, saw a 20 per cent drop in custom in July compared to the previous year.

Along with several other popular Spanish destinations, the island’s usually bustling summer season was blighted by anti-tourist protests, making visitors feel unwelcome as demonstrators took to the streets with ‘go home’ placards.

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