Magalluf

Jason MoorePalma17/08/2017 00:00

If you read certain sections of the Spanish and British media, then I was totally mad to take two small children to Magalluf last week without a police escort! And I must need my head examining to walk up the most dangerous street in Spain - Punta Ballena, the infamous strip.

Well, I do not think I am mad and I did enjoy two fantastic days in the resort which gets a pretty poor publicity deal. Granted I did not stay around until Magalluf gets into full night-time swing but I would urge many of the people who criticise the resort to visit it. What is clearly evident is the millions of euros which have been invested by the Melia Group and the new attractions which have been built. Magalluf, I would say, is in a different league to Playa de Palma, its so-called "German" counterpart on the other side of Palma.

Five years ago if someone had said to me that Magalluf would become a family resort again, I would probably have laughed. But I am not laughing any more. It is a family resort - a family fun resort. I would say that as a result of all the investment Magalluf will have a great future. The changing face of Magalluf; well it has clearly changed and for the better. Yes, there is still work to be done. The so-called prostitution problem continues to be a problem and of course there are incidents of bad behaviour and lawlessness. But overall Magalluf is a family resort again and some of the criticism is rather unfair.

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S. | over 7 years ago

For Julian Simms ----- I lived in Palma Nova for 5 years. I have a great deal of knowledge concerning Magaluf. Today 6 Bars are to be closed because of acting as Brothels. More deal in drugs. I would not go to Magaluf on my own today. I could be mugged, accosted by prostitutes and their Pimps. I would not want to witness the drunken sex and debauchery that is rife at night. Perhaps you need to witness Magaluf , late night., on your own !!!.

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Julian Simms | over 7 years ago

S, I have to agree with Jason, it's a great place and outside July and August suitable for everyone, both day and night. You should not comment if you haven;t been.

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S. | over 7 years ago

Taking two small children to Magaluf was insurance against being harassed etc. Especially as it was before the very dangerous late night time. I understand your comment, and that Calvia and the Policia/Guardia are trying to deal with the the resorts disgraceful reputation. But, I will never visit this area, as a single Tourist. I would be an obvious target, for all the great dangers in Magaluf.

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