Caló des Moro, once a secluded cove in Mallorca, Spain, has been turned into a tourist-choked destination after Instagrammers posted striking shots of its crystal clear waters and beautiful scenery. An estimated 4,000 people visit the tiny beach every day during peak tourism season, prompting owners Maren and Hans-Peter Oehm to shut down public access to their property by erecting a fence. The Oehms complain that they have had to spend time and money cleaning up the beach after selfie-hunters descend on it, trying to capture the perfect photo. Footage has shown sun-seekers lining up just to access the beach, while piles of trash litter the once-pristine shoreline. In some photos, the beach is so packed that the ground is barely visible. The impact of mass tourism on Caló des Moro currently sees six tons of sand disappear from the cove every three months, with 150 pounds disappearing in towels and on footwear every day. Locals say the cove — accessible by traversing down rocks and navigating 120 steep steps — is used as a dumping ground by tourists who are too lazy to make the return journey with their possessions.
