We are on holiday here at the moment, and been watching your channel, as we was worried too, especially bringing 2 children, but we have found no fault everyone is friendly we are at the alusun torrenova hotel, and felt welcome, weather is beautiful 😊
My wife and I had planned to visit in September. We live in Denmark not the UK, so the British media has not affected our decision. But the fact of so many people on the street demonstrating against holiday makers has made us change our minds about us visiting. It’s is simple we do not feel comfortable or safe visiting were so many don’t want us.
The impact of these protests will be felt next year… A large percentage of those on holiday now and those coming out this year have already booked and paid in full prior to the protests… it’s virtually impossible to make last minute changes to a booking without further costs, but I bet they are already thinking of somewhere else to go next year…
How can you say the media has blown the protests out of all proportion. All the news showed was the Palma protest, which had thousands of people attend. This level of disaffection with tourism will obviously make tourists think twice. It really didn't need any extra hype from the media, just look at the pictures.
The Daily Express have ran an article every single day, with the same regurgitated comments, just winding people up. They are making out it's a daily occurrence specifically targeting British tourists. The comments that follow are then just lots of people complaing that British tourists are yobs and drunks. It's all nonsense. The more extreme placards likely from the ret a mob protesters, just like we get in cities in the UK every week.
thank you! someone with sense who isnt trying to gaslight us all. honestly I love the island....im back again soon....I go to barcelona soon too.....never ever would I think I would feel so upset by what I have seen and heard. never ever would I ever thought I would be here saying I doubt I woild be back and I have been going for over 40 years. respect our culture? I have every time....I have said on another post our plan was to move there pretty soon....I would not dare now! to be told I took a property from a local......no thanks!!
The Locals do have a right to protest democratically about their jobs and housing and livelihood .I've booked for September .However; if we did this in the UK with people coming buying property legally or illegally , we in Britain would be classed as racists by the media and the rest of Europe !. keep up the good work , the Spanish have a lot to put up with drunken brits and lets not forget others ; Germans and Russians and Americans too!
As you say, they want less tourism. Well I’ll help, I’m not going. Of course hoteliers, cafes, bars will make you welcome, but I’m off to places where even the locals appreciate the €€€€ we all bring. Goodbye.
We have been out here in Cales de Majorca for 10 days and have been made more than welcome, we have travelled to Formentor, Alcudia and Callor Millor and have been made to feel welcome. Don't listen to the press and come out to this beautiful paradise. We will be back next year.
I can fully understand the feelings of the protesters. It is not a problem just confined to Mallorca many areas of England like Cornwall for instance the local community has been pushed out of the property market, it realy is a sad state of affairs, I feel so sorry for allot of the young, in many parts of the world being affected by this growing problem... I am a fairly regular visitor to the island and I must say the islanders are among some of the nicest people you could ever meet...
I'm a taxi driver in Newcastle so I take a lot of people to airports.a lot of people are saying they will be going elsewhere where there money is welcomed!
Damage has been done. The banners speak for themselves. I find it ironic that during COVID restrictions they were begging for tourists to go back. Now they're back en mass they want less of them.
This is the problem but whilst the English press get the blame for their negativity about the protests, the Spanish press have stirred it up about holiday let's. There are thousands of unoccupied, unsold homes in Spain, more than enough to go around.
Leaving a comment as I'm watching your videos specifically because as a family we are considering booking a holiday in Alcudia for next year. We are just home from Benalmedena and found our welcome extremely frosty in the resort, quite unlike our previous visits there. There was a distinctive "off" vibe, so was keen to see how the atmosphere is currently in Mallorca. Thanks for the content, it's really informative and helpful xxxxxxx
Trouble is now that people can not think for themselves. They would rather listen to everything gushed out by the media instead of actually trying to find out the truth. If I lived in Mallorca , I would not be happy with the way local people are being priced out of affordable housing. A lot of this is down to the greed of governments, the wealthy and the entitled holiday maker who think they can do what they want on this beautiful island.
You could, of course, listen to what they're saying and engage with them... And, no the majority of complaints I've seen are about 'the English' and drunkardness...probably just rude trolls! "the greed of governments, the wealthy and the entitled holiday maker" now, who's not thinking for themselves?
Here in Northern Ireland we live in a beach resort. Homes costs a fortune and in summer it's the only time we see our neighbours who live 70 miles away.
We are in Cala Millor, easy walk to Cala Bona. Ate in lots of restaurants and visited Alcudia and Palma. It's been lovely. Everyone has been lovely to us. It's our anniversary today and we have been made to feel special.
You do a great job showing empathy for what I believe are justifiable protests, whilst reassuring people with your first hand experience that Mallorca is still a fantastic place to visit. That lady could not have put it better when she said Mallorca is not a commodity, these are people's lives that are being affected. I was there in June and received more genuine kindness towards my elderly parents and myself than I do at home.
I am sooo glad you unintentionally highlighted the Palestinian issue and triggered others, as this issue needs addressing on a global scale! Good for you for making people think outside the MSM box and for highlighting the ignorance to such an obvious tyrannical modern day genocide! Continue to make people think Alex!
We are so disappointed with Mallorca at the moment. We have been going to Santa Ponsa for the last 25 years. The last 6 years have been at the Senses hotel after it re opened. It was a fantastic adults only hotel. We went in May this year and supposed to have gone again in October. I’ve now cancelled that trip. Apart from how poor the hotel is now, Santa Ponsa was empty. Used to be lots of entertainment etc. when I jokingly asked a local where all the tourists were, he replied that they are staying away and thank god for that. So. I think it’s about time we tried the Algarve. I work hard for a living and enjoy my holidays. I’ll give my money to a welcoming country from now on.
No I had the same in the Canary Islands always took a cheeky week with friends in December..a local waitress in Lanzerote warned us in 2021 that the government and a very rich businessman were investing in the island and wanted to redevelop to attract the “ better class “ of tourist. We were already starting to experience a huge rise in costs lack of the normal entertainment etc. Seems it’s the whole of Spain and the islands.
@@Thomas-fr1ww I am so wrong? How did you work that out, because you certainly didn’t read my post. Not once did I mention that the island or people aren’t beautiful. I can only guess that you have made your own mind up about what was said and got it completely wrong. Kid!
@@Mattmagee701 you had one interaction that was negative So you think it’s about time you tried the algarve I’ll give my money to a welcoming country from now on ? They are your words And that’s why I said you was wrong and you are Adios amigo 👋🏻👋🏻
Hi alex..weve just done 2 weeks in alcudia..9th to 23rd and all the mallorcans were the most polite people..superb..nothing to much trouble Great holliday they made us more than welcome keep up the good work ❤
I don't do resort holidays but my wife and I love city breaks. Palma and Malaga are two of our favourites. We have been there numerous times and spend a lot of money in the shops, bars and restaurants. Sadly, these are the places where the protests are targeted. Having watched the protests, it is clear that the local people do not want tourists in their cities. I understand why and that's fair enough. We'll just go elsewhere.
I'm from the US and my partner and I have a vacation planned to Europe for late August/September. Mallorca is supposed to be one of our stops for a week, however we don't want to contribute to problem and we also don't want to feel unwelcomed, especially since for the week in Mallorca alone I'm budgeted to spend $15k (hotels, tours, dining, shopping). I'm considering Madeira or Crete instead.
Do not listen what you heared we were there last week we just came back in Denmark last Sunday people there are very friendly and polite. We stayed for 9 days and we haven’t noticed any problem. Mallorca is paradise
Seriously do not worry. Majorca is the jewel in the crown of the eastern mediterranean and you will be welcomed. Some of the mountain villages are breathtaking. My only advice is avoid peak months. As a Brit I only visit Sep/Oct, possibly early Nov.. basically when all the family holiday makers have left 👍
Ah Alex, that comment about you standing by pure chance next to some political sticker …good job you weren’t standing next to some juvenile rude graffiti / pic or you’d be accused of pushing that too, simply pathetic, just laugh it off.
A few years ago I was in Benidorm. The hotel reception told everyone to keep away from Alicante, Due to protesters . Looks like the same is happening in Majorca . I won’t be visiting Majorca after seeing your protest video.
Hi Alex. We just got back from Santa Ponsa and our holiday was fabulous. All 6 of us were made to feel welcome everywhere. Didn't meet one negative person. Thank you kindly, for your wonderful coverage of the island 🏝 . Keep up the great work. 😎
We have been coming to Majorca for years as a family . We have always been made to feel welcome, and we are returning this year . I support the protests and always respect the locals and their culture . I understand where they are coming from . Don't be put off and enjoy your holiday me and my family will
Hi Alex, Ive been watching you since march in preparation for a first time in Majorca, AMAZING week IN Palmanova, back in June. We had a awesome time was treated beautifully everyone was really helpful really friendly. Loved it so much we're looking to go again very soon. Theres some great deals available for great accomodations & flights atm. Thanks for all you do, really love all your informative uploads. Take care happy living 🥰
Hiya Alex thank you for your honesty I’d rather watch your channel than the media. My husband and I just came back from LArenal and had a lovely break. We were welcomed and people were very friendly. We took a trip to Sollar on the train which was beautiful and the locals were waving at us on the train. It was just perfect. There was a police presence along the Palma nova beach. But it was nothing to worry about they were just patrolling. The barman in our hotel told us how can I not like working here in paradise. Palma was beautiful and highly recommended ❤
Hello Alex, I have been following these recent developments with some interest. I think a little history may be relevant here. Spain and the Balearics emerged from under the yolk of Franco around '73 with effectively no economy. By late '70's tour operators and airlines like DanAir were already opening up Spain, when we first arrived to open arms. Buy '86 they had joined the EEC and tourisim really took off. This has been the bread and butter of the island ever since [ supplanting goats, olives and fish😊] A few astute local families realised these opertunities and started buying up large tracts of land, along with us, the Germans and other Northen Europeans. The root cause I believe of these issues is in fact that Majorca is literally an "island paradise", and the land will, and remain, enomously valuable to the wealthy. How we fix this will be difficult, but focusing on tourists themselves is pointless. The issue of affordable housing is not unique to this island, just look at our own issues in Uk!, and infact rife thoughout all EU countries. The universal rules of law, supply and demand, and rights of ownership are at play and only the Balearic government can enforce a building program of affordable housing and subsidised rent for residence status. Lest we forget that most "established" local families enjoy the highest standard of living in all of Spain and most wealthy mainland Spainish have holiday homes there. I agree with you that these protests are superficially shooting themselves in the foot but the issues they face is not fundamentally different than the rest of us. None of this will prevent me from vacationing there as always. Yours, Mr. In Love With Majorca.
If The UK had sunshine like Spain then I would never leave my beautiful England....when the sun shines in the English countryside there is nowhere else in the world to match it
Really helpful video😊you have clarified a lot of things. We are booked to come to Paguera on the 3rd August and we can't wait🤗🤗🤗I have been to Mallorca last time 21 years ago😳and we are already planning to book for next year as well (but in Alcudia)😆 By the way, love your videos!!!
Had a 2 week stay recently and never felt unwelcome at all. That being said the protests make me think twice about returning and I get where the locals are coming from too. Found the buses very busy trying to get to Palma from Palma-nova and would get annoyed dealing with that daily. Think the prices are quite expensive too. Hopefully the protests bring some action from the government in the right areas where things get better for local people
When I went to alcudia in June this year, people were very friendly and welcoming, abit more expensive, majorca is my paradise, beautiful country, keep going Alex ignore the haters ❤
Anti MASS tourism! Exactly! The Mallorcan People are allowed to feel and say anything they want. I hope it opens the world’s eyes! I hope it enacts change in their government ❤ thank you!
We're going to Malta instead after the protests. Valetta is just like Palma, and the Maltese love the brits The UK is swamped with more people than we can deal with but we cant protest. The Spanish should be grateful their visitors are only there a fortnight at a time as affordable accommodation is lacking in the UK too
We have literally just arrived home from a wonderful stay in Palma Nova, we managed to visit Palma and other surrounding areas. We can honestly say that we were embraced by every local we met. We stayed self catering among locals and shared the poolside with them and they were all kind and welcoming to us. We made a point to eat out and support restaurants outwith Palma Nova as well as within. We enjoyed time on the beach as well as embrace the culture of the island. We used the local bus to get around and where even offered to swap seats with a resident so we could sit together on the bus. Honestly do sympathise with the struggle they are experiencing in not being able to afford housing, in the 1970s block we visited a 1 bedroom apartment currently for sale at €275,000. I hope that the government can come up with a solution to help locals buy affordable housing soon.
My family and I have been holidaying in Alcudia in Mallorca for the past 30 odd years, first every 2 years and now every year !! We are flying out on Tuesday and cannot wait, Mallorcan people are always the nicest most pleasant people ever. As usual the war mongering press have blown everything out of proportion ,no surprise there!! Thank you as always for your brilliant videos. Xx
I am sorry to hear about majorca people struggling with house and they do have a democratic right absolutely. However We have just arrived and there are no british people here. We have not been made to feel very welcome and the atmosphere is edgy. we want to go home and are contacting the airline tomorrow.
Oh dear, did your airline manage to evacuate you from this popular with many nationalities, especially the British, Spanish island? Are you now back where there are only British people? Phew!!
I visited S’Illot in June and have booked to return in October this year with family, such a beautiful area and everyone was so friendly. Mallorca is a beautiful island and it has stolen my heart.
I was in Mallorca last week in alcudia it was fantastic, and the people are friendly,and we stayed 7 days , we dont have problem ,we stay in a beautiful hotel...next year we will come again🎉
As a frequent visitor to Mallorca I will only say that the protesters need to change the wording on their banners to actually mean what they want, tourists bring money in and boost Mallorca's economy, the banners should read no to Holiday homes and better living wages for the people that live here... Mean what they are trying to say otherwise they're going to drive people away and the economy will go down
you are still the best Ambassador for the island and still doing a great job , i do not know why the British press have been attacking spain for the last couple of years
We have just arrived home on Sunday 21st July 24 from Alcúdia. It was amazing. There was only one restaurant where we felt a little unwanted but this could have been a misunderstanding. In regard to the football, it was a great atmosphere and no one rubbed anything in anyone’s faces, it really was a safe space to be in. Myself and my 13 year old son walked the strip, eating an ice cream as Spain scored. We are looking to come back again next year at either Santa Ponsa or Palma Nova. I love this island and gutted that the majority of the EU voted to leave as I would love to live there.
Agree. Have been a regular visitor to Mallorca for last ten years or so, one or two trips a year for early season cycling and a summer break too. Since covid the cost of the hotel has increased by €1000 year on year. Combined with local Ryanair flights now costing £800 for two, return flights. Have a trip planned in September and will enjoy it, protests or not. But it might be the last.
let's not forget the gross comments about balconing in barcelona! and tourists out of our neighbourhood! or the plaestinian protest because some of the owners of hotels are Jewish!
We have just come back from 2 weeks in Cala d'Or and it was wonderful as usual. Resort was very busy and everyone so friendly and staff very welcoming. I would say just go and you will have a great time.
I respect the feelings and wishes of the locals who despise foreign tourists ruining their home. I have travelled around the world many times. I’ve lived in the Middle East and Australia. I’ve been all over SE Asia inc Cambodia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Sri Lanka and India, America, Africa and most of Europe, particularly Italy - which I love ! There’s not many places I haven’t been to, or visited, and there are certainly enough exotic places to visit in this world without going against the wishes of a few upset Spaniards. So I won’t be going anywhere near Spain in the future, which will keep both them, and I happy Win win
Found one of your previous videos that put my mind at ease before my journey to Mallorca. And I'm so grateful! I really had nothing to worry about. Got back from Alcudia yesterday and everyone (restaurants, supermarkets, hotel etc) was super welcoming the whole time. I hope more people find you so that they can relax before their holiday. 🫶
The protestors have my full support, their anger is understandable, hopefully their government will sit up and take notice. They deserve affordable housing more than developers or wealthy property owners deserve to buy for Air bnb or rental markets. Holiday makers can help by choosing hotel accommodation rather than Air bnb’s. As holidaymakers we need to be part of the solution.
I loved the point someone made how it is privilege to visit Majorka and we as visitors should have that in mind while visiting… and for the comment regarding the palestinian slogan it is another example of how people disregard the culture and attitude of locals towards topics they hold to their heart… I will be in Cala d’or in september on the most amazing island and among the most hospitable people ! greetings from Bosnia 🇧🇦 Alex!
We came back from Cala Bona last Thursday after spending a week there and had NO problems at all with the locals in fact we made some friends with the locals, we have been holidaying on Mallorca for the past 32 years and in Cala Bona since 2008, the only problem we found was the prices of food and drinks have gone through the roof Oh and the hotel tax too.
We`ve been twice already this year, Easter and June. Everywhere we went we felt welcome and valued. We`ve booked again for October. My advice would be the same as my dear grandmother gave me, `Don`t believe what you read in the newspapers`... Much love from France x
The people who say "We will take our money where we are welcome" are very Naive. I see the same comments where I live in Yorkshire from people who read social media posts by disgruntled locals about excessive tourism here. I always think to myself "They are going to have a lifelong search for a place where every person there welcomes them". There is no such place. There are also people who say "If we didn't spend money in your community you would all be poor", yet they don't understand the Irony of their comments to people being paid a minimum wage or less and unable to buy a home or afford to pay rent in the town they and their ancestors were born in. Tourism and in particular, "Over-tourism" is only beneficial to millionaire business owners and multi national hotel chains and travel companies.
Been going to Mallorca for 25 years and always made feel welcome, have made lovely friends over the years and, on the tourist problem, one of our friends, around ten years ago made a comment about this very problem, he said locals could not find a place in their local town to live in that they could afford and that was long before airb&b
Just returned from an amazing week in Palma Nova - no issues at all,we had a brilliant time and were made to feel very welcome. The people of Mallorca have a right to protest and be heard as we also doin the UK. Thanks Alex for your insightful and realistic commentary
WE holidayed on the island a few weeks ago and no problems what so ever other than being pickpocketed. As people are avoiding the island on what the media are saying is wrong If they dont want tourists why are they developing the airport We will be back keep upthe good work Alex
I've dreamed for years of retiring in Palma Nova, I fell in love with it and it's wonderful people years ago. I sympathize strongly with them, in regards of local folks not being able to get anywhere affordable to live. 61 now and still dreaming about retirement in Palma Nova 😘
Well done Alex for how you deal with negative comments. It's really difficult not to become defensive when you feel attack bit I think your dealing with it really well. 😊
Well I have just been to Palmer nova for two weeks June to July and I had a fabulous time lovely weather no hassle from nobody really really good. I was on the first beach meant to be no smoking but there was plenty of people smoking on there, but apart from that absolutely fabulous, I come every year.
Been to beautiful Mallorca 3 times this year. September is in doubt. Of course the locals have the right to protest. Good luck to them but the shouldn't direct their frustrations towards the tourists. We spent many days on this very beach and I can tell you the guy incharge of the peddleos was constantly trying to with keep the deposits especially the young girls. Excellent Channel ❤ ❤❤❤
I live on the Jurassic coast and can sympathise we live in a small village near Lyme Regis 25% of the properties here are holiday lets local people cannot afford to buy and letting rents are sky high and in short demand the media that made a big thing from it are gutter press anyway no one normal takes them seriously Keep up the good work in a beautiful country and I will carry on enjoying your channel xx Denise
Thank you for putting my mind at rest. I have booked Alcudia next year. Was considering cancelling but I wont now. Love the island. Stayed in many resorts over the years.
I’ve just got back from a week with the kids in Cala Bona. We felt so welcomed by all the locals. We chilled with locals at the Cala Bona beach party. Big shout out to all the staff at the 60s bar for making my family feel so welcome. Folks need to stop listening to all the drama the main stream media love to spout.
A Scottish opinion. Las protestas en Mallorca están justificadas. Los jóvenes mallorquines no pueden permitirse una casa en la Isla de Skye y en otros lugares de las Tierras Altas y las Islas. Tenemos el mismo problema, ya que muchas casas compradas para vacaciones permanecen vacías la mayor parte del año y luego se venden para obtener enormes ganancias. .
I'm a fellow Scot who has been learning Spanish for a while. I found your comment very easy to understand. Estoy de acuerdo contigo. Now I know the phrase for the Highlands! Gracias.
Majorca getting their wish,cyprus and greece now booming,record numbers,I've noticed it,I live in tenerife,the youngsters I talked to now avoiding majorca,tenerife south is booming,thanks majorca. Economy booming here.
At least missing people seem to be found quickly in Majorca. UNLIKE 11 mysteriously missing in 6 months or found dead after very concerning suspicious circumstances. Doest scream friendly or safe. SORRY but the facts indicate, tenerife is not a place to spend time or hard earned money in. ATM.
Me and my husband are not at the resorts and everything is peaceful and joyful and no one is upset. Those who don't want to come, thank you, there will be more room for the rest of us.
I think the protests are likely to have the desired effect... we are actually looking at Portugal and Greece for our holidays next year, not solely due to these protests but they do play their part. We are still coming to Alcudia in a couple of weeks time though as this was booked a while ago.
Hi Alex, I love your videos and Mallorca. I think those who are cancelling their holidays based on what the media here in Britain are telling should look closer to home. If they stopped to think about it realistically the very same problem is happening here. I live very close to the coast in Yorkshire and many of the houses in the coastal villages are holiday lets, and second homes which forces the local people away as they cannot afford the prices. This situation isn’t exclusive to the coast either is happening in the villages of the dales and moors. Unfortunately the likes of Sky and GB News do not cover this, so those who are cancelling their holidays need to realise this and have some sympathy with those who are protesting in Palma as the same protests could be happening in Britain shortly.
And we have a winner!! Without air bnb there would be a finite number of hotel rooms and a finite number of visitors to the island at any one time. And locals wouldn't be competing with holidaymakers for accommodation. Ban it. And not just in Mallorca.
Alex we were in Alcudia, at the Iberostar Ciudad Blanca, we were treated like kings by all the staff. Locals were all very pleasant and very helpful. Had a great day in Palma also.
Hi Alex. The press like sensationalist headlines and take items out of context to make their point. The protest was in Palma and was more the cost of living and shortage of affordable housing. I have always felt welcome in Mallorca and am in daily contact with friends in Mallorca. Your videos give a balanced view of ongoing events. Many thanks for all your hard work. Best wishes, John
Watch Steve and Anita's video on the protest as he had interesting comments (like them wanting more industy on the island), as well as the Spain Revealed video on the Mainland protests (How banning Airbnbs won't put property back into the long-term rental market). I've said above, the narrative I've now heard from that protest is the same as that from the Canaries and the Mainland. I guess there's a lot you can complain about when you use the phrase 'Sustainable Tourism'. Let's hope the government crackdown on Airbnbs, illegal rentals, use make use of empty properties, not sure what they'll do about the wages and cost of living though!
This is my humble solution. They need to stop building. Stop building hotels, restaurants, Ban airBNB’s entirely (which would help with the costs of rentals with us the locals.) By doing this they would reach capacity. Driving tourism away is not the answer. the answer is to come up with real viable solutions. The key in my mind is limited the working capacity and by doing so you control the tourism.
I've just watched another video where the percentage of holiday homes was shown, just 1.33% are owned by people from outside Spain. This is about corruption, as usual, working class people are being ripped off by their own and have been fed a lie about air bnb's being to blame which just isn't true. What you're failing to mention is that people don't just stay in the resorts, Palma is a magnet for day trippers so there is no way I'd go there with my family.
One has to remember that its usually the Government that give the best advice about travel to any country. Spain is fine! Ignore the sensational news headlines - the newspapers just want to sell news! I'll be travelling to Majorca very soon with my family.
Alex all the people cancelling their holidays to Mallorca are doing thier bit for the over tourism that they are complaining about are they not.We,ve just cancelled both Mallorca and FV and have booked Portugal instead for Ausgust and October.
The protest is Palma centric. I was in Ca’n Pastilla, Santa Ponsa & Alcúdia and I didn’t see or hear a thing until I went to Palma city. It didn’t seem to me it was tourists they have a problem with. It is opportunistic overseas landlords.
We are booked to come over in mid August, a nd we only booked 4 months ago so knew fully well about the protests but we understand what they are protesting, it's the same as the canaries but I also went to tenerife in June and the people were just as lovely
Was in Ibiza last week and the only thing that had a go at me was the bloody mosquitoes 🦟 the Germans in palma are worse than any brits abroad I’ve seen , unfortunately my wife has made up her mind about Majorca .
We are on holiday here at the moment, and been watching your channel, as we was worried too, especially bringing 2 children, but we have found no fault everyone is friendly we are at the alusun torrenova hotel, and felt welcome, weather is beautiful 😊
My wife and I had planned to visit in September. We live in Denmark not the UK, so the British media has not affected our decision. But the fact of so many people on the street demonstrating against holiday makers has made us change our minds about us visiting. It’s is simple we do not feel comfortable or safe visiting were so many don’t want us.
@@PaulSweeney-c9b fair comment Paul
The impact of these protests will be felt next year… A large percentage of those on holiday now and those coming out this year have already booked and paid in full prior to the protests… it’s virtually impossible to make last minute changes to a booking without further costs, but I bet they are already thinking of somewhere else to go next year…
How can you say the media has blown the protests out of all proportion. All the news showed was the Palma protest, which had thousands of people attend. This level of disaffection with tourism will obviously make tourists think twice. It really didn't need any extra hype from the media, just look at the pictures.
100% with you
Yea and the people with the water pistols
The Daily Express have ran an article every single day, with the same regurgitated comments, just winding people up. They are making out it's a daily occurrence specifically targeting British tourists. The comments that follow are then just lots of people complaing that British tourists are yobs and drunks. It's all nonsense. The more extreme placards likely from the ret a mob protesters, just like we get in cities in the UK every week.
thank you! someone with sense who isnt trying to gaslight us all. honestly I love the island....im back again soon....I go to barcelona soon too.....never ever would I think I would feel so upset by what I have seen and heard. never ever would I ever thought I would be here saying I doubt I woild be back and I have been going for over 40 years. respect our culture? I have every time....I have said on another post our plan was to move there pretty soon....I would not dare now! to be told I took a property from a local......no thanks!!
The Locals do have a right to protest democratically about their jobs and housing and livelihood .I've booked for September .However; if we did this in the UK with people coming buying property legally or illegally , we in Britain would be classed as racists by the media and the rest of Europe !. keep up the good work , the Spanish have a lot to put up with drunken brits and lets not forget others ; Germans and Russians and Americans too!
They are only complaining like the people of every seaside town in Cornwall and Devon etc who suffer the same thing
As you say, they want less tourism. Well I’ll help, I’m not going. Of course hoteliers, cafes, bars will make you welcome, but I’m off to places where even the locals appreciate the €€€€ we all bring.
Goodbye.
@@tonyhay8946 Infinitas gracias
@@tonyhay8946I'm sure they'll be devastated that you're not going.
Young lady took umbrage at the Palestinian protest shame 😢
We have been out here in Cales de Majorca for 10 days and have been made more than welcome, we have travelled to Formentor, Alcudia and Callor Millor and have been made to feel welcome. Don't listen to the press and come out to this beautiful paradise. We will be back next year.
Same! Just back from 10 days on the beautiful island. Everyone was so kind to me. No trouble at all!
I can fully understand the feelings of the protesters. It is not a problem just confined to Mallorca many areas of England like Cornwall for instance the local community has been pushed out of the property market, it realy is a sad state of affairs, I feel so sorry for allot of the young, in many parts of the world being affected by this growing problem... I am a fairly regular visitor to the island and I must say the islanders are among some of the nicest people you could ever meet...
I'm a taxi driver in Newcastle so I take a lot of people to airports.a lot of people are saying they will be going elsewhere where there money is welcomed!
The Greek islands are wonderful and welcoming. the Greeks absolutely love the British !!! 🎉
Absolutely they do …off to Crete for two weeks in Sept lost count how many times I’ve visited, I love the Greek people too!
Yea and we love the greeks best people
we might be going to Athens soon ❤
no they dont, they love your cash.
@@pedrothewise2584 that's not my experience!
Damage has been done. The banners speak for themselves. I find it ironic that during COVID restrictions they were begging for tourists to go back. Now they're back en mass they want less of them.
Maybe the government should invest the millions we pay in tourist tax on affordable housing for its residents
This is the problem but whilst the English press get the blame for their negativity about the protests, the Spanish press have stirred it up about holiday let's. There are thousands of unoccupied, unsold homes in Spain, more than enough to go around.
@@tazzatamania In Spain maybe, Mallorca is a different kettle of fish.
Love this channel but I’ll be avoiding Spain for sure.. very disappointing
I won't be avoiding Spain, would like to go twice this year and we've already been.
Yes and critically ring fence applications for locals or people who will live in the houses before greedy people come and buy to use as Air BnB.
Leaving a comment as I'm watching your videos specifically because as a family we are considering booking a holiday in Alcudia for next year. We are just home from Benalmedena and found our welcome extremely frosty in the resort, quite unlike our previous visits there. There was a distinctive "off" vibe, so was keen to see how the atmosphere is currently in Mallorca. Thanks for the content, it's really informative and helpful xxxxxxx
I think if they keep protesting they will regret it when holiday makers stay away .
Trouble is now that people can not think for themselves. They would rather listen to everything gushed out by the media instead of actually trying to find out the truth. If I lived in Mallorca , I would not be happy with the way local people are being priced out of affordable housing.
A lot of this is down to the greed of governments, the wealthy and the entitled holiday maker who think they can do what they want on this beautiful island.
The same way they fell for the jab 😂
You could, of course, listen to what they're saying and engage with them... And, no the majority of complaints I've seen are about 'the English' and drunkardness...probably just rude trolls! "the greed of governments, the wealthy and the entitled holiday maker" now, who's not thinking for themselves?
tell them to up the living wage then. it's terrible.
@@worldtraveller2025 or move and find a better job...like every other person would do rather than demand handouts...
Here in Northern Ireland we live in a beach resort. Homes costs a fortune and in summer it's the only time we see our neighbours who live 70 miles away.
We were going to book for Majorca, but now it looks like we are going to Greece because of the protests.
We are in Cala Millor, easy walk to Cala Bona. Ate in lots of restaurants and visited Alcudia and Palma. It's been lovely. Everyone has been lovely to us. It's our anniversary today and we have been made to feel special.
Oh Jim, I love this! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TOO! 🤗
You do a great job showing empathy for what I believe are justifiable protests, whilst reassuring people with your first hand experience that Mallorca is still a fantastic place to visit. That lady could not have put it better when she said Mallorca is not a commodity, these are people's lives that are being affected. I was there in June and received more genuine kindness towards my elderly parents and myself than I do at home.
it's terrible she has to try and do this damage limitation! she should not have to.
I am sooo glad you unintentionally highlighted the Palestinian issue and triggered others, as this issue needs addressing on a global scale! Good for you for making people think outside the MSM box and for highlighting the ignorance to such an obvious tyrannical modern day genocide! Continue to make people think Alex!
We are so disappointed with Mallorca at the moment. We have been going to Santa Ponsa for the last 25 years. The last 6 years have been at the Senses hotel after it re opened. It was a fantastic adults only hotel. We went in May this year and supposed to have gone again in October. I’ve now cancelled that trip. Apart from how poor the hotel is now, Santa Ponsa was empty. Used to be lots of entertainment etc. when I jokingly asked a local where all the tourists were, he replied that they are staying away and thank god for that. So. I think it’s about time we tried the Algarve. I work hard for a living and enjoy my holidays. I’ll give my money to a welcoming country from now on.
You are so wrong
Mallorca is beautiful so are the people
Get a grip kid
No I had the same in the Canary Islands always took a cheeky week with friends in December..a local waitress in Lanzerote warned us in 2021 that the government and a very rich businessman were investing in the island and wanted to redevelop to attract the “ better class “ of tourist. We were already starting to experience a huge rise in costs lack of the normal entertainment etc. Seems it’s the whole of Spain and the islands.
@@Thomas-fr1ww I am so wrong? How did you work that out, because you certainly didn’t read my post. Not once did I mention that the island or people aren’t beautiful. I can only guess that you have made your own mind up about what was said and got it completely wrong.
Kid!
@@Mattmagee701 you had one interaction that was negative
So you think it’s about time you tried the algarve
I’ll give my money to a welcoming country from now on ?
They are your words
And that’s why I said you was wrong and you are
Adios amigo 👋🏻👋🏻
@@Thomas-fr1ww Shush.
Thanks for covering this. Heading to Menorca soon. This is reassuring. It would be good to have interviews with locals, bar staff etc. Cheers
Hi alex..weve just done 2 weeks in alcudia..9th to 23rd and all the mallorcans were the most polite people..superb..nothing to much trouble
Great holliday they made us more than welcome keep up the good work ❤
I don't do resort holidays but my wife and I love city breaks. Palma and Malaga are two of our favourites. We have been there numerous times and spend a lot of money in the shops, bars and restaurants. Sadly, these are the places where the protests are targeted. Having watched the protests, it is clear that the local people do not want tourists in their cities. I understand why and that's fair enough. We'll just go elsewhere.
Agreed, we visited Prague, Milan, Krakow, Berlin etc., better than lying on a beach counting the waves.
rubbish, you are the problem, air b and b is the culprit, there is nowhere for the locals to rent.
Have just cancelled our holiday. Will go to were we are welcome. Was last in Tenerife spent £1000. In a week. We are not welcome we will go elsewhere.
Commenting without watching the videos then
I'm from the US and my partner and I have a vacation planned to Europe for late August/September. Mallorca is supposed to be one of our stops for a week, however we don't want to contribute to problem and we also don't want to feel unwelcomed, especially since for the week in Mallorca alone I'm budgeted to spend $15k (hotels, tours, dining, shopping). I'm considering Madeira or Crete instead.
Do not listen what you heared we were there last week we just came back in Denmark last Sunday people there are very friendly and polite. We stayed for 9 days and we haven’t noticed any problem. Mallorca is paradise
Seriously do not worry. Majorca is the jewel in the crown of the eastern mediterranean and you will be welcomed. Some of the mountain villages are breathtaking. My only advice is avoid peak months. As a Brit I only visit Sep/Oct, possibly early Nov.. basically when all the family holiday makers have left 👍
PS... Madeira is no comparison...I've been there
Why would you believe MSM over a voice on the ground?
Ah Alex, that comment about you standing by pure chance next to some political sticker …good job you weren’t standing next to some juvenile rude graffiti / pic or you’d be accused of pushing that too, simply pathetic, just laugh it off.
A few years ago I was in Benidorm. The hotel reception told everyone to keep away from Alicante, Due to protesters . Looks like the same is happening in Majorca . I won’t be visiting Majorca after seeing your protest video.
Thanks for setting the record straight. Majorca is a very warm and friendly island dont be put off by the negative reporting by the british media 👏
We been there last week. People are very welcoming & very polite. Alcudia & Mallorca City are Paradise😘😍
Malta are delighted. I've just returned and it's been a massive boost to their economy. They're a commonwealth country and happy to see us
Hi Alex. We just got back from Santa Ponsa and our holiday was fabulous. All 6 of us were made to feel welcome everywhere. Didn't meet one negative person. Thank you kindly, for your wonderful coverage of the island 🏝 . Keep up the great work. 😎
We have been coming to Majorca for years as a family . We have always been made to feel welcome, and we are returning this year . I support the protests and always respect the locals and their culture . I understand where they are coming from . Don't be put off and enjoy your holiday me and my family will
Hi Alex, Ive been watching you since march in preparation for a first time in Majorca, AMAZING week IN Palmanova, back in June.
We had a awesome time was treated beautifully everyone was really helpful really friendly. Loved it so much we're looking to go again very soon. Theres some great deals available for great accomodations & flights atm.
Thanks for all you do, really love all your informative uploads. Take care happy living 🥰
Hiya Alex thank you for your honesty I’d rather watch your channel than the media.
My husband and I just came back from LArenal and had a lovely break. We were welcomed and people were very friendly. We took a trip to Sollar on the train which was beautiful and the locals were waving at us on the train. It was just perfect. There was a police presence along the Palma nova beach. But it was nothing to worry about they were just patrolling.
The barman in our hotel told us how can I not like working here in paradise.
Palma was beautiful and highly recommended ❤
Thanks Alex. Great to have an update after the protests.
Hello Alex, I have been following these recent developments with some interest.
I think a little history may be relevant here. Spain and the Balearics emerged from under the yolk of Franco around '73 with effectively no economy. By late '70's tour operators and airlines like DanAir were already opening up Spain, when we first arrived to open arms. Buy '86 they had joined the EEC and tourisim really took off. This has been the bread and butter of the island ever since [ supplanting goats, olives and fish😊] A few astute local families realised these opertunities and started buying up large tracts of land, along with us, the Germans and other Northen Europeans.
The root cause I believe of these issues is in fact that Majorca is literally an "island paradise", and the land will, and remain, enomously valuable to the wealthy. How we fix this will be difficult, but focusing on tourists themselves is pointless. The issue of affordable housing is not unique to this island, just look at our own issues in Uk!, and infact rife thoughout all EU countries.
The universal rules of law, supply and demand, and rights of ownership are at play and only the Balearic government can enforce a building program of affordable housing and subsidised rent for residence status. Lest we forget that most "established" local families enjoy the highest standard of living in all of Spain and most wealthy mainland Spainish have holiday homes there.
I agree with you that these protests are superficially shooting themselves in the foot but the issues they face is not fundamentally different than the rest of us.
None of this will prevent me from vacationing there as always.
Yours, Mr. In Love With Majorca.
If The UK had sunshine like Spain then I would never leave my beautiful England....when the sun shines in the English countryside there is nowhere else in the world to match it
Visit Brazil once and you'll never ever go back to the UK again‼️
except its full of brits.
Keep up the good work Alex. There's an agenda at play and fair play for standing your ground.
We were in Mallorca 3 weeks ago and it was great! Everyone was great, friendly and welcoming. We are from California.
Really helpful video😊you have clarified a lot of things. We are booked to come to Paguera on the 3rd August and we can't wait🤗🤗🤗I have been to Mallorca last time 21 years ago😳and we are already planning to book for next year as well (but in Alcudia)😆 By the way, love your videos!!!
Had a 2 week stay recently and never felt unwelcome at all. That being said the protests make me think twice about returning and I get where the locals are coming from too. Found the buses very busy trying to get to Palma from Palma-nova and would get annoyed dealing with that daily. Think the prices are quite expensive too. Hopefully the protests bring some action from the government in the right areas where things get better for local people
When I went to alcudia in June this year, people were very friendly and welcoming, abit more expensive, majorca is my paradise, beautiful country, keep going Alex ignore the haters ❤
Anti MASS tourism! Exactly! The Mallorcan People are allowed to feel and say anything they want. I hope it opens the world’s eyes! I hope it enacts change in their government ❤ thank you!
We're going to Malta instead after the protests. Valetta is just like Palma, and the Maltese love the brits The UK is swamped with more people than we can deal with but we cant protest. The Spanish should be grateful their visitors are only there a fortnight at a time as affordable accommodation is lacking in the UK too
Good luck with that....🤞
@guzzig7895 thank you. We've been before and loved it. Liverpool airport have just put on direct flights
i feel pity for malta, stay in uk.
We have literally just arrived home from a wonderful stay in Palma Nova, we managed to visit Palma and other surrounding areas. We can honestly say that we were embraced by every local we met. We stayed self catering among locals and shared the poolside with them and they were all kind and welcoming to us. We made a point to eat out and support restaurants outwith Palma Nova as well as within. We enjoyed time on the beach as well as embrace the culture of the island. We used the local bus to get around and where even offered to swap seats with a resident so we could sit together on the bus. Honestly do sympathise with the struggle they are experiencing in not being able to afford housing, in the 1970s block we visited a 1 bedroom apartment currently for sale at €275,000. I hope that the government can come up with a solution to help locals buy affordable housing soon.
My family and I have been holidaying in Alcudia in Mallorca for the past 30 odd years, first every 2 years and now every year !! We are flying out on Tuesday and cannot wait, Mallorcan people are always the nicest most pleasant people ever. As usual the war mongering press have blown everything out of proportion ,no surprise there!! Thank you as always for your brilliant videos. Xx
I am sorry to hear about majorca people struggling with house and they do have a democratic right absolutely. However We have just arrived and there are no british people here. We have not been made to feel very welcome and the atmosphere is edgy. we want to go home and are contacting the airline tomorrow.
Really ?? Where are you staying ? And how is it edgy? Sorry I’m struggling to believe this is genuine
Oh dear, did your airline manage to evacuate you from this popular with many nationalities, especially the British, Spanish island? Are you now back where there are only British people? Phew!!
I visited S’Illot in June and have booked to return in October this year with family, such a beautiful area and everyone was so friendly. Mallorca is a beautiful island and it has stolen my heart.
I was in Mallorca last week in alcudia it was fantastic, and the people are friendly,and we stayed 7 days , we dont have problem ,we stay in a beautiful hotel...next year we will come again🎉
As a frequent visitor to Mallorca I will only say that the protesters need to change the wording on their banners to actually mean what they want, tourists bring money in and boost Mallorca's economy, the banners should read no to Holiday homes and better living wages for the people that live here... Mean what they are trying to say otherwise they're going to drive people away and the economy will go down
This is such a good comment too. You are 100% right !
you are still the best Ambassador for the island and still doing a great job , i do not know why the British press have been attacking spain for the last couple of years
Thank you Alex, great work please keep going for a long time
We have just arrived home on Sunday 21st July 24 from Alcúdia. It was amazing. There was only one restaurant where we felt a little unwanted but this could have been a misunderstanding.
In regard to the football, it was a great atmosphere and no one rubbed anything in anyone’s faces, it really was a safe space to be in. Myself and my 13 year old son walked the strip, eating an ice cream as Spain scored.
We are looking to come back again next year at either Santa Ponsa or Palma Nova.
I love this island and gutted that the majority of the EU voted to leave as I would love to live there.
Spain will regret this militism, also v expensive now.
Agree. Have been a regular visitor to Mallorca for last ten years or so, one or two trips a year for early season cycling and a summer break too. Since covid the cost of the hotel has increased by €1000 year on year. Combined with local Ryanair flights now costing £800 for two, return flights. Have a trip planned in September and will enjoy it, protests or not. But it might be the last.
not sure how it was the British media turning it into a football thing, when it was a Spanish protester holding the placard.
let's not forget the gross comments about balconing in barcelona! and tourists out of our neighbourhood! or the plaestinian protest because some of the owners of hotels are Jewish!
We have just come back from 2 weeks in Cala d'Or and it was wonderful as usual. Resort was very busy and everyone so friendly and staff very welcoming. I would say just go and you will have a great time.
I respect the feelings and wishes of the locals who despise foreign tourists ruining their home.
I have travelled around the world many times. I’ve lived in the Middle East and Australia.
I’ve been all over SE Asia inc Cambodia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Sri Lanka and India, America, Africa and most of Europe, particularly Italy - which I love !
There’s not many places I haven’t been to, or visited, and there are certainly enough exotic places to visit in this world without going against the wishes of a few upset Spaniards.
So I won’t be going anywhere near Spain in the future, which will keep both them, and I happy
Win win
Found one of your previous videos that put my mind at ease before my journey to Mallorca. And I'm so grateful! I really had nothing to worry about. Got back from Alcudia yesterday and everyone (restaurants, supermarkets, hotel etc) was super welcoming the whole time. I hope more people find you so that they can relax before their holiday. 🫶
Thanks so much for writing this . I hope others read the comments too and fantastic to hear!
The protestors have my full support, their anger is understandable, hopefully their government will sit up and take notice.
They deserve affordable housing more than developers or wealthy property owners deserve to buy for Air bnb or rental markets.
Holiday makers can help by choosing hotel accommodation rather than Air bnb’s. As holidaymakers we need to be part of the solution.
I loved the point someone made how it is privilege to visit Majorka and we as visitors should have that in mind while visiting… and for the comment regarding the palestinian slogan it is another example of how people disregard the culture and attitude of locals towards topics they hold to their heart… I will be in Cala d’or in september on the most amazing island and among the most hospitable people ! greetings from Bosnia 🇧🇦 Alex!
We came back from Cala Bona last Thursday after spending a week there and had NO problems at all with the locals in fact we made some friends with the locals, we have been holidaying on Mallorca for the past 32 years and in Cala Bona since 2008, the only problem we found was the prices of food and drinks have gone through the roof Oh and the hotel tax too.
We`ve been twice already this year, Easter and June. Everywhere we went we felt welcome and valued. We`ve booked again for October. My advice would be the same as my dear grandmother gave me, `Don`t believe what you read in the newspapers`... Much love from France x
Your Grandmother gave some great advice! :)
The people who say "We will take our money where we are welcome" are very Naive. I see the same comments where I live in Yorkshire from people who read social media posts by disgruntled locals about excessive tourism here.
I always think to myself "They are going to have a lifelong search for a place where every person there welcomes them". There is no such place.
There are also people who say "If we didn't spend money in your community you would all be poor", yet they don't understand the Irony of their comments to people being paid a minimum wage or less and unable to buy a home or afford to pay rent in the town they and their ancestors were born in.
Tourism and in particular, "Over-tourism" is only beneficial to millionaire business owners and multi national hotel chains and travel companies.
Been going to Mallorca for 25 years and always made feel welcome, have made lovely friends over the years and, on the tourist problem, one of our friends, around ten years ago made a comment about this very problem, he said locals could not find a place in their local town to live in that they could afford and that was long before airb&b
Just returned from an amazing week in Palma Nova - no issues at all,we had a brilliant time and were made to feel very welcome. The people of Mallorca have a right to protest and be heard as we also doin the UK. Thanks Alex for your insightful and realistic commentary
WE holidayed on the island a few weeks ago and no problems what so ever other than being pickpocketed. As people are avoiding the island on what the media are saying is wrong If they dont want tourists why are they developing the airport
We will be back keep upthe good work Alex
I've dreamed for years of retiring in Palma Nova, I fell in love with it and it's wonderful people years ago. I sympathize strongly with them, in regards of local folks not being able to get anywhere affordable to live. 61 now and still dreaming about retirement in Palma Nova 😘
I'm in Mallorca now. Love Mallorca. We come here every year. It's quieter this year for. sure.
Well done Alex for how you deal with negative comments. It's really difficult not to become defensive when you feel attack bit I think your dealing with it really well. 😊
Well I have just been to Palmer nova for two weeks June to July and I had a fabulous time lovely weather no hassle from nobody really really good. I was on the first beach meant to be no smoking but there was plenty of people smoking on there, but apart from that absolutely fabulous, I come every year.
Been to beautiful Mallorca 3 times this year. September is in doubt. Of course the locals have the right to protest. Good luck to them but the shouldn't direct their frustrations towards the tourists. We spent many days on this very beach and I can tell you the guy incharge of the peddleos was constantly trying to with keep the deposits especially the young girls. Excellent Channel ❤ ❤❤❤
"3 times this year" ooh, that's a black mark on the Sustainable Tourism list of no-nos...🤣
I live on the Jurassic coast and can sympathise we live in a small village near Lyme Regis 25% of the properties here are holiday lets local people cannot afford to buy and letting rents are sky high and in short demand the media that made a big thing from it are gutter press anyway no one normal takes them seriously
Keep up the good work in a beautiful country and I will carry on enjoying your channel xx Denise
Thank you for putting my mind at rest. I have booked Alcudia next year. Was considering cancelling but I wont now. Love the island. Stayed in many resorts over the years.
Fabulous! Enjoy!
I hate the news regarding the no more tourism protest. I'm glad we got you Alex to show how it really is. 😊
Plenty of other places to go.
then go, byeeee
@@pedrothewise2584 Hope you enjoy the mass employment that will follow.
I’ve just got back from a week with the kids in Cala Bona. We felt so welcomed by all the locals. We chilled with locals at the Cala Bona beach party. Big shout out to all the staff at the 60s bar for making my family feel so welcome. Folks need to stop listening to all the drama the main stream media love to spout.
That is just lovely !
such a relief to see this... I am hoping its the same in Barcelona. Yes the mainstream media seems to sensationalize a bit. Thank you for this.
A Scottish opinion.
Las protestas en Mallorca están justificadas. Los jóvenes mallorquines no pueden permitirse una casa en la Isla de Skye y en otros lugares de las Tierras Altas y las Islas. Tenemos el mismo problema, ya que muchas casas compradas para vacaciones permanecen vacías la mayor parte del año y luego se venden para obtener enormes ganancias. .
I'm a fellow Scot who has been learning Spanish for a while. I found your comment very easy to understand. Estoy de acuerdo contigo. Now I know the phrase for the Highlands! Gracias.
@@nollem41 young scottish people can't get on the housing market too?
Majorca getting their wish,cyprus and greece now booming,record numbers,I've noticed it,I live in tenerife,the youngsters I talked to now avoiding majorca,tenerife south is booming,thanks majorca. Economy booming here.
Majorca,you only get 5 months to make your money,screw you,everyone go tenerife south.
At least missing people seem to be found quickly in Majorca.
UNLIKE 11 mysteriously missing in 6 months or found dead after very concerning suspicious circumstances.
Doest scream friendly or safe.
SORRY but the facts indicate, tenerife is not a place to spend time or hard earned money in. ATM.
Me and my husband are not at the resorts and everything is peaceful and joyful and no one is upset. Those who don't want to come, thank you, there will be more room for the rest of us.
I think the protests are likely to have the desired effect... we are actually looking at Portugal and Greece for our holidays next year, not solely due to these protests but they do play their part.
We are still coming to Alcudia in a couple of weeks time though as this was booked a while ago.
We had a great time in Cala Bona. Everyone was most welcoming.
The night of the euro final was great. Wonderful atmosphere. 🎉
Hi Alex, I love your videos and Mallorca. I think those who are cancelling their holidays based on what the media here in Britain are telling should look closer to home. If they stopped to think about it realistically the very same problem is happening here. I live very close to the coast in Yorkshire and many of the houses in the coastal villages are holiday lets, and second homes which forces the local people away as they cannot afford the prices.
This situation isn’t exclusive to the coast either is happening in the villages of the dales and moors.
Unfortunately the likes of Sky and GB News do not cover this, so those who are cancelling their holidays need to realise this and have some sympathy with those who are protesting in Palma as the same protests could be happening in Britain shortly.
If the mallorca government where decide to ban all air b n b accommodation those landlords would surely have to lower their rents to local people
And we have a winner!! Without air bnb there would be a finite number of hotel rooms and a finite number of visitors to the island at any one time. And locals wouldn't be competing with holidaymakers for accommodation. Ban it. And not just in Mallorca.
Alex we were in Alcudia, at the Iberostar Ciudad Blanca, we were treated like kings by all the staff. Locals were all very pleasant and very helpful. Had a great day in Palma also.
Hi Alex. The press like sensationalist headlines and take items out of context to make their point. The protest was in Palma and was more the cost of living and shortage of affordable housing. I have always felt welcome in Mallorca and am in daily contact with friends in Mallorca. Your videos give a balanced view of ongoing events. Many thanks for all your hard work. Best wishes, John
Watch Steve and Anita's video on the protest as he had interesting comments (like them wanting more industy on the island), as well as the Spain Revealed video on the Mainland protests (How banning Airbnbs won't put property back into the long-term rental market). I've said above, the narrative I've now heard from that protest is the same as that from the Canaries and the Mainland. I guess there's a lot you can complain about when you use the phrase 'Sustainable Tourism'. Let's hope the government crackdown on Airbnbs, illegal rentals, use make use of empty properties, not sure what they'll do about the wages and cost of living though!
Thanks for the info. I am visiting cala millor in August and will go ahead with my holiday as planned.
This is my humble solution. They need to stop building. Stop building hotels, restaurants, Ban airBNB’s entirely (which would help with the costs of rentals with us the locals.) By doing this they would reach capacity. Driving tourism away is not the answer. the answer is to come up with real viable solutions. The key in my mind is limited the working capacity and by doing so you control the tourism.
Booked and can't wait for September
I've already book a holiday...I can't wait to come to Majorca
I've just watched another video where the percentage of holiday homes was shown, just 1.33% are owned by people from outside Spain. This is about corruption, as usual, working class people are being ripped off by their own and have been fed a lie about air bnb's being to blame which just isn't true. What you're failing to mention is that people don't just stay in the resorts, Palma is a magnet for day trippers so there is no way I'd go there with my family.
One has to remember that its usually the Government that give the best advice about travel to any country. Spain is fine! Ignore the sensational news headlines - the newspapers just want to sell news! I'll be travelling to Majorca very soon with my family.
Another great video! You have also just beaten the Macmaster with 22k views in a day against the Macmaster’s 21k in a day!! 👍🏽😝
😂 If the Macmaster made this video it would’ve got WAY more than 22k views!!!
We had a fantastic week in palma nova in late June. We would definitely go back again and were made to feel very welcome
Alex all the people cancelling their holidays to Mallorca are doing thier bit for the over tourism that they are complaining about are they not.We,ve just cancelled both Mallorca and FV and have booked Portugal instead for Ausgust and October.
The protest is Palma centric. I was in Ca’n Pastilla, Santa Ponsa & Alcúdia and I didn’t see or hear a thing until I went to Palma city. It didn’t seem to me it was tourists they have a problem with. It is opportunistic overseas landlords.
We are booked to come over in mid August, a nd we only booked 4 months ago so knew fully well about the protests but we understand what they are protesting, it's the same as the canaries but I also went to tenerife in June and the people were just as lovely
Great to hear Liam!
I've been to Majorca twice this summer - once to Sa Coma and once to Palma. Not witnessed any protests....Just welcomed everywhere.
I'm bringing my family to de muro next month..not even crossed my mind to cancel! Looking forward to my 5th trip to this beautiful island..❤
We were hoping to retire in Spain but not now😟 I don't watch MSM at all.
me too...not now.
Love Mallorca always Will ☀️🍺😎
Was in Ibiza last week and the only thing that had a go at me was the bloody mosquitoes 🦟 the Germans in palma are worse than any brits abroad I’ve seen , unfortunately my wife has made up her mind about Majorca .