Why Spaniards are staying away from their own beaches
Beachfront rentals have also climbed 20.3% since mid-2023, according to price monitoring firm Tecnitasa,

Summer police operation has been boosted this season.
Summer police operation has been boosted this season.
Top Mallorca holiday resorts sound the alarm, German hotel bookings fall
"Last minute bookings extremely important...."
Ring of steel round Mallorca monument
The police in Palma have carried out numerous operations to protect tourists.
Mallorca holiday paradise vanishing for some German tourists
"Prices have increased dramatically."
Will Sir Richard Branson's new air taxis link Palma Airport with his Mallorca hotel?
Tourists could be at his hotel within minutes.
Calls for fewer tourists fall on deaf ears as Spanish airlines say they are fully booked
Spain heading for another record year for tourism

General view of Magalluf beach
General view of Magalluf beach in the summer.
If in doubt - why not just introduce another tax?
With that said, it appears that the two new(ish) taxation opportunities that are said to be in the planning process should not have too much impact on those living on the island.

The Mallorcans
Deborah Pina, gastronomy tour guide. Presented by TUI. Video by Nova Producciones (Video lasts 7 minutes 44 seconds)
The myth is shattered! Tourists not responsible for gridlock on Mallorca roads
They survey has left egg on the face of many local politicians
Mallorca hotel guests faced with "Big Brother" check-in measures, this is what you will need
Fears than tourists may stay away
Airbnb urges Spain rethink on holiday rentals
Spain has built fewer houses in the past decade than at any time since 1970

Vox says it is “unacceptable” to allow “degrading treatment” of tourists.
Vox says it is “unacceptable” to allow “degrading treatment” of tourists.
Save our island, say protesting Mallorcans in tourism march
"The majority of people taking part were Mallorcans...."
Speaking your language. Helping tourists in Magalluf
" A safe and satisfactory holiday experience"
May chaos on the roads in Mallorca
14 kilometres of traffic jams to the Formentor lighthouse.
Home from home for Manchester City fans in Magalluf!
"Deal is estimated to be worth about 250 million euros..."
- The German couple turning their backs on Mallorca after almost 40 years
- Dangerous viral trend takes over Mallorca beaches as tourists share extreme tanning results
- Mallorca restaurants say no more paying separately
- Reputation of tourism in the Balearics reaches all-time low: Mallorca protests not helping
- Tourist in a critical condition after fall at an Arenal hotel
Comment
It’s time to leave tourists alone
Of course we have to find balance but not while throwing the baby out with the bath water.
Anna Nicholas04/04/2025 10:34