Spain will overtake France in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in 2040
The average daily expenditure of visitors will double in 2030 with respect to 2017.
Tourists at Palma airport
Tourists at Palma airport.
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.
Passengers arriving at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma
Passengers arriving at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma.
Tourists sitting on a terrace in Puerto Soller
Tourists sitting on a terrace in Puerto Soller.
Traffic jams already building up in the direction of Mallorca’s top beauty spots
Traffic jams already building up in the direction of Mallorca’s top beauty spots.
New Balearics record for the number of people on the island in one day
Human pressure in August has increased by 8.72% in ten years.
The Balearics have become Spain’s summer tourism star
In all, Mallorca’s tourism increased by 4.5%, which included a dip of 9.2% among the Spanish. Ah yes, the Spanish. Mallorca’s become expensive for them, so some tourism industry sources have suggested...
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week coppers in Calvia, illegal party boat, tourists behaving badly, partying all night, beaches close, traffic chaos and Spanish Royals dine out.
Magalluf beach
Magalluf beach quieter than usual is all due to young tourists sleeping it off during the day.
Mallorca open all hours (not!)
It is outrageous that some shop owners close for holidays during the summer and then moan about a lack of trade in the winter.
Record season in Mallorca
“Record holiday season? I have my doubts. I hope I am wrong but at the moment it appears very quiet”
Seven things you'd better not do in Mallorca while on holiday!
When visiting another country beware of their customs.
Many tourists heading to the beaches in Mallorca
Many tourists heading to the beaches in Mallorca.
Another day, another giant mess in Playa de Palma
"Residents calling on the Palma council to take action..."
Champagne on ice
“I sincerely doubt that we will have a record summer season... it will be good but not that good...”
Passengers at Palma airport
Passengers at Palma airport.
- 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
Comment
When are the illegals going to be outlawed?
“When will the local authorities start really cracking down on illegal holiday rentals?”
Jason Moore15/11/2024 09:55