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Forget affording to rent a property, try finding a room in the Balearics.

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Renting a room in Mallorca is 50% more expensive than three years ago

"The main reason for such a large increase is the existing imbalance between housing supply and demand, which is causing prices to rise."

Humphrey Carter09/09/2024 12:45

Mallorca has got to watch its pricing.

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Brits have been struggling to afford Mallorca holidays

Cost may not be the only reason Brits are taking a UK holiday this year, recently, mass flight cancellations have led to Brits being stranded at airports both at home and abroad.

Humphrey Carter03/09/2024 11:40

Hire cars arriving in Palma Mallorca

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Mallorca car-hire firms have had to drop prices by 15% this summer

The reason for a fall in prices is lower tourist spending in the complementary sectors, such as restaurants and hire cars.

Andrew Ede31/08/2024 07:05

Mallorca is more expensive, but some people claim it will pay off in the end.

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80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money

"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."

Humphrey Carter22/08/2024 11:01

Pedro Fiol is the president of Aviba, the Association of Balearic Travel Agents.

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“Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”

“We can’t have hotels and airlines putting up their prices by between 15 and 20 percent and then offering the same services and quality as the year before.”

Humphrey Carter17/08/2024 10:32

Mallorca apparently no longer offering the value for money it did last year.

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Mallorca drops down value for money destination ranking

"Portugal and Cyprus look the best choices for bargain hunters in Europe"

Humphrey Carter10/08/2024 10:43