Bookings to the Balearics double in one week
The British stand out with 38.4% of the bookings, at a distance are Germans with 4.2% and Americans with 3.1% of total bookings.
We are in time to get vaccinated.
We are in time to get vaccinated.
Mallorca on flu alert
It is impacting people of all ages, but children under 15 and the over 60s are suffering the most.
Spanish government rift over shorter working week breaks into the open
Spain was one of Europe's top economic performers last year, with growth driven by a tourism boom, migration and a strengthening labour market.
Spain achieved an all-time record in international tourism during the first 11 months of 2024, with more than 88.5 million visitors.
Spain achieved an all-time record in international tourism during the first 11 months of 2024, with more than 88.5 million visitors.
British and French visited the Balearics most in 2024
The United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative expenditure (18.1% of the total).
Mallorca is facing plenty of fresh competition this year.
Mallorca is facing plenty of fresh competition this year.
Only Fools and Horses Mallorca items sold at auction
A classic episode of the hit series.
The former kind has been hit by alleged links to several financial scandals and extramarital affairs.
The former kind has been hit by alleged links to several financial scandals and extramarital affairs.
Royal scandal brewing in Mallorca
Members of MÉS and Podemos called for the withdrawal of distinctions for King Felipe’s father, and the eco-sovereigntists also insisted on the need to change the name of the Juan Carlos I square in Palma.
The new tourist registration scheme has sparked a major debate.
The new tourist registration scheme has sparked a major debate.
Mallorca calls for immediate scrapping of tourist registration scheme
Concern it will a direct impact on the competitiveness of Mallorcan tourism.
Messi expands Spanish business empire from Mallorca
In Mallorca, he opened the Seasun Fona (Adults Only) hotel in S’Illot in 2019.
Mallorca is the most popular of the Balearic islands.
Mallorca is the most popular of the Balearic islands.
Foreign property deals account for 32.5% in the Balearics
Nationally, the British are in the lead, with 8.52% of the total; followed by Germans (6.43%), Moroccans (5.46%), Poles (5.32%) and Italians (5.25%).
Balearics is one of Spain's top destinations this winter.
Balearics is one of Spain's top destinations this winter.
Tourist bookings to the Balearics up 43.7% in one year
The region is the sixth most popular destination in Spain this month.
Housing has become a major issue this year and will continue to be so in 2025.
Housing has become a major issue this year and will continue to be so in 2025.
Having fun costing more this Christmas in Mallorca
Inflation rate has now risen for three consecutive months.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
A challenging year for Mallorca tourism
All of the main tour operators have expanded their holiday footprints.
Humphrey Carter03/01/2025 11:47