Low season tourism in Mallorca

Tourists on holiday during the autumn months in Mallorca. | C. CASTRO

Humphrey CarterPalma04/08/2023 12:29
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There is no denying climate change and global warming, as southern Europe burns and weather patterns across the globe become more dramatic and unseasonable. However, I, along with many experts, of which I am not one, fear there is no going back. It’s a matter of managing the situation while trying to prevent it from getting any worse.

And managing climate change and learning to accept and live with it is what the Balearic government, never mind those all around the world, need to be thinking of along with industries like the tourist sector. While an increasing number of Balearic residents head to cooler climes during the blistering summer months, fewer tourists will in the future come during peak season because it is too hot. This week, the main attractions, such as water parks for example, have reported a 30 percent fall in business because of the heat, and some restaurants are struggling as well. It’s just too uncomfortable and not healthy to be lunching on a terrace.

However, if a sensible approach is adopted and the hoteliers and airlines can finally start singing from the same page instead of blaming each other, low season tourism could start to become a seriously viable option. Personally, I find spring and autumn the best months in Mallorca because it’s not only cooler it’s also quieter - much quieter.

Plus, it may be wet in the UK at the moment, but it’s due for a heatwave apparently, so many of those who have not booked an overseas holiday may well decide to stay at home and avoid all the hassle involved with travelling today and perhaps pop overseas at a later date when it is also cheaper. Climate change does not have to be the end of the world, it just needs to be taken seriously and properly managed.