Bulgaria beer prices could cost Mallorca this summer
£1.50 for a pint of beer and a meal at a budget restaurant costs about £8.50, while a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averages around £30.
Free Balearic public transport hangs in the balance
It remains to be seen whether Palma City Council will also maintain the free service on the buses of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT).
Tourists are enjoying sunshine Mallorca but at a price.
Tourists are enjoying sunshine Mallorca but at a price.
Mallorca rents go through the roof
Young people can't afford to leave home in Mallorca, not to mention moving to the island.
The harsh reality of 'invisible poverty' in Mallorca
The costs of living mean that many people can't make ends meet.
The anti-tourism movement can pipe down now while the government repairs the damage.
The anti-tourism movement can pipe down now while the government repairs the damage.
Shopping in Mallorca
I have definitely noticed a substantial increase everywhere, particularly in the cost of the ‘big weekly shop’.
More and more people are watching what they spend.
More and more people are watching what they spend.
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."
Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
"We are missing the tourists with a medium-high purchasing power."
Mallorca’s tourism turmoil
“Tourist go home is the message and let’s be honest, it’s not a very welcoming one, is it?”
Mallorca tourism
The island of Mallorca still is one of the most sought out tourist destinations.
Spanish supermarkets lock up olive oil as shoplifting surges
Olive oil prices, now officially at 8 euros a litre, have surged by 150% over the past two years in Spain.
The big Mallorca gold rush!
The price of olive oil has increased by about 75% since January 2021.
Week in Review: Bumper season, affordable homes, illegal holiday lets and free water
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.
Balearic cost of living spikes, fresh food up by 16%
Booze and fas have risen by over 10%.
Comment
“It’s nice to have Mallorca back”
It’s all very well ripping off tourists during the summer, but what about during the winter when there aren’t too many around to cash in on.
Humphrey Carter27/09/2024 12:42