Balearic president says 20 million tourists a year “is not sustainable” limits not being ruled out
Tourism generates 87% of GDP and 40% of employment in the Balearics.
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Mallorca holidays to become more expensive after the election
Lots of little extra costs looming for UK air travellers.
100 arrests for theft in Palma since April since Mallorca summer police operation was launched
The simple message is don't leave anything unattended.
“Mallorca is wonderful, I’ve known it for 55 years, but it needs an adult tourism strategy”
“Mallorca, as I’ve said, is a wonderful island. It’s paradise. All of us lucky enough to live here should be extremely grateful and look after the island, manage it properly. It’s a vicious circle but it has to be brought under control.”
New EU border checks could turn Britons off Mallorca
New fingerprint and biometric controls to monitor your movements and control the 90-day rule.
Local police forces are being asked to get more involved with helping to locate illegal holiday lets..
Local police forces are being asked to get more involved with helping to locate illegal holiday lets..
150 euros a night for a room or even the back of a van in Mallorca
2,500 inspections planned as part on new war on illegal holiday lets.
Almost half of Spaniards believe central government should limit the number of tourists
Half of Spaniards are in favour of tourists paying more taxes to compensate for the negative impact of their visit.
The sun and the beaches are still Mallorca's biggest attractions.
The sun and the beaches are still Mallorca's biggest attractions.
Balearics warned not to rubbish ‘sun and beach’ tourism
"We continue to exploit the sun and beach model, when we have excellent other markets to promote..."
Greece pips Spain and Portugal to best value destination spot for Britons
Over three-in-five Britons – and 68 per cent of families – plan to travel abroad this year.
Frequent British flyers to Mallorca facing new tax
In the UK, 70% of flights are made by a wealthy 15% of the population, with 57% not flying abroad at all.
Surge in demand for private jet charters to Mallorca
Increased passenger numbers, lack of aircraft, sporting events, staff shortages and strikes will cause problems this summer.
Magalluf is the "cheating capital" of Europe for frisky Britons
"Alcohol, sun, and the sense of freedom you get from being in a different place are the perfect storm when it comes to a holiday fling."
Balearics island planning to hike tourist tax in July and August to combat mass tourism
There are mounting calls for the tourist tax to be raised for the cruise industry.
Seafront lets in Puerto Pollensa have hit a record high.
Seafront lets in Puerto Pollensa have hit a record high.
3,000 euros per week for a beachfront flat in Puerto Pollensa, most expensive in Spain
Mallorca is one of the most expensive holiday let destinations in Spain.
British tourist industry warned to take Mallorca protests “seriously”
Mallorca searches are down by 15 per cent year on year while destinations such as Turkey and Greece have seen searches up by 45 per cent and 35 per cent.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt