Not just the restaurants, Mallorca nightlife bemoans a fall in business this season
The nightlife sector points to a 15% fall in turnover compared with 2023.
Mallorca among the cheapest destinations when it comes to tourist tax
The tourist tax currently varies between 1 and 4 euros in the Balearics.
Passengers seen at the airport
Passengers seen at the airport.
"Mallorca has been putting all its eggs into one basket for too long"
Over 60% of Mallorcans believe that further tourism growth would not benefit their standard of living.
The human pressure in Mallorca just keeps on increasing
There was a new record for the combined number of residents and tourists in July.
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
The government's plan envisages three sets of tourist tax rates in four blocks during the year.
7.5 million visitors will pay a higher Balearic tourist tax in 2025
An even lower rate than at present in the winter raises a question as to whether it's worth the effort of levying.
Another fall in UK tourism in the Balearics
Foreign tourism was otherwise up 3.7% in August.
Urgent measures to be announced by Balearic Government to tackle tourism overcrowding
Further rise in the rate of the tourist tax has been rejected.
Mallorca residents support limits to population growth
If the model of population is to be changed, then tourism needs to change.
No tourist tax for residents only holidaymakers, wants Balearic government
Move would be welcomed locally, could cause an outcry abroad
Terrace in Palma, Mallorca
The centre of Palma this season.
Is there truly a will in Mallorca to diversify and have less reliance on tourism?
There were all sorts of post-Covid prescriptions and scenarios that were variously well-intentioned or plain fanciful.
It is "obvious" where Mallorca overtourism has come from - holiday lets and second homes
The president of the Fergus hotel group favours degrowth that cuts out what doesn't suit the island best.
We want you out!
Personally I would love to buy a property here but Mallorca has got way too expensive now, and a lot busier too.
Measures to tackle Mallorca's tourist overcrowding will be in place for the 2025 season
President Prohens: "We have to listen to a growing social discontent that goes far beyond protests."
Fears over Balearic economy as growth dips, worries over tourism
Fears that downward trend will continue in third quarter.
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Why I still feel welcome in Mallorca
Spontaneous gestures of kindness
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