WATCH: New trend among drunken tourists in Málaga: Uprooting trees for fun
Three young tourists were filmed uprooting a tree in Málaga, sparking public outrage
Tras el destrozo de la cruz de San Juan de Dios llega la nueva moda de guiris borrachos: Arrancar árboles y llevárselos a sus pisos turísticos.
— Nico Sguiglia (@NicoSguiglia) March 20, 2025
Un vecino los graba indignado en Tribuna de los Pobres.
Llenar Málaga de pisos turísticos es lo que tiene.
(Vía @malagasequeja) pic.twitter.com/wM8vGbXw3y
A disturbing new trend has emerged among some tourists in Málaga: uprooting trees and parading them through the city before abandoning them. A video has gone viral showing three young people carrying a tree along Carretería Street, across the Puente de la Aurora bridge, and down to Mármoles Street, before dropping it on the ground when they spot a police car approaching.
Podemos (a left-wing political party in Spain) spokesperson Nico Sguiglia shared the footage, highlighting that this behaviour is becoming common among intoxicated tourists. The video, initially posted by the Instagram account malagasequeja, quickly garnered widespread condemnation. According to the account, the three individuals are believed to be tourists, and the incident has drawn attention to the rising problem of tourist vandalism in the area.
This latest act follows a series of other incidents, including a recent attack on a photography exhibition on Calle Larios in April 2024. Three young people were caught on camera kicking and throwing images from the exhibition, adding to growing concerns about the impact of reckless tourist behaviour in the city.
In his post, Sguiglia also referenced the damage to the cross of Saint John of God, which was found vandalised in August 2024. While the culprits have yet to be confirmed, there were suspicions that tourists were responsible, as some were reportedly seen taking photos with the monument before it was damaged.
As these incidents continue to gain attention, authorities are under increasing pressure to tackle this disturbing trend of vandalism, which not only harms the city’s public spaces but also tarnishes its reputation as a tourist destination.
Video: NicoSguiglia/X (Twitter)
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