Can Spain cope with any more tourists?
Can Spain cope with any more tourists?
Spain is pushing for even more tourists
I am confused, on the one hand local authorities are working on containing tourism numbers while on the other they are working on attracting more.
Mallorca’s tourism resilience (and its data)
A 30% increase in Easter bookings can’t be taken as an indication of prospects for later in the year.
easyJet re-opens Palma base with 9 percent more airline seats
Connects Palma with 36 destinations.
Jet2 is flying high again to Mallorca.
Jet2 is flying high again to Mallorca.
Jet2 opens new UK base with first flight to Mallorca
The UK’s largest tour operator responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers wanting to book ahead, going on sale with their summer 2026 programme earlier than ever before last September.
UK entry visa has come into force
The UK’s introduction of the ETA aims to streamline travel for nationals of participating countries while maintaining border security.
Ryanair takes legal action against passenger who disrupted Spanish flight
"We have initiated a private criminal prosecution against this passenger"
Mounting concerns over domestic flights to the Balearics and Canary Islands.
Mounting concerns over domestic flights to the Balearics and Canary Islands.
Flights
Domestic flight threat to the Balearics
Economic development and job creation could suffer, not to mention passengers.
Spanish don’t like Brexit now thay have to pay!
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation comes into force next month costing Spaniards travelling to the UK ten pounds each and they’re not happy.
Flights
Low-cost airlines blamed for Mallorca illegal holiday let crisis
"Low-cost airlines meet the demands of those visitors who can’t afford a seven-night package, a long-stay holiday or prefer a short break in the Balearics".
Border control
Britons will soon have to provide fingerprints landing in Mallorca
Passport control officers will scan your fingerprints or take a photo of your face.
Holidays
Bulletin readers do not want shorter school holidays
Any such move would not only hit hotels but also attractions aimed at families and children.
Not everyone is going to welcome even more tourists this year.
Not everyone is going to welcome even more tourists this year.
Travel
Majority of Britons will avoid “overcrowded” destinations
63% of Britons likely to reject a destination because of overcrowding.
The five key documents Spain may ask you for on arrival
Border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.
An unsettled start to the year holiday bookings wise.
An unsettled start to the year holiday bookings wise.
- Kanye West rents out Pueblo Español in Palma for six weeks
- Protests blamed for leaving Mallorca residents without cruise departures in winter
- Tuesday weather in Mallorca - storms still lurking
- Wednesday weather in Mallorca - Another warning for heavy rain
- Mallorca restaurant charges for starter not ordered
Comment
Mallorca: The Heino effect
Excessive tourism in these areas not only burdens residents and local authorities but also damages the island’s image.
Patrick Czelinski09/05/2025 09:55