It’s official: Turkey stuffed Spain this summer
“It’s (Turkey) officially the King of summer and the number one holiday hotspot for Brits."
After a season of woe, Mallorca restaurants looking forward to Christmas
Christmas bookings in the centre of Palma are said to be good; elsewhere it's a different story.
British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price
"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."
Restaurant closures in Mallorca estimated to treble this year
The restaurants have a list of complaints regarding costs, tax, bureaucracy and inspections.
Local residents being charged over the odds to enjoy their own island.
Local residents being charged over the odds to enjoy their own island.
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."
“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.”
Then there was the bill, the hottest and spiciest thing on the menu.
Then there was the bill, the hottest and spiciest thing on the menu.
I got ripped off in Mallorca, my own back yard
Mallorca can fool all the people some of the time...
Mallorca apparently no longer offering the value for money it did last year.
Mallorca apparently no longer offering the value for money it did last year.
Mallorca drops down value for money destination ranking
"Portugal and Cyprus look the best choices for bargain hunters in Europe"
Hotels in the Balearics are the most expensive in Spain
In the Balearics, the prices of lower category hotels have risen 25%.
Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.
Market in Spain
Spending on food and non-alcoholic drinks was almost 6% higher than the national average.
Household spending in the Balearics is the highest in Spain
In 2023, average spend for mortgage/rent and bills was 29% higher in the Balearics than in the rest of Spain.
Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
easyJet not planning to follow Lufthansa’s footsteps.
Comment
Mallorca hotel rooms being given away in the UK
So, it would appear that not only are we residents Mallorca having to pay tourist cost of living prices and the tourist tax, it also appears that we are being charged well over the odds by the hoteliers.
Humphrey Carter11/10/2024 09:29