Tag Archives: Balearic Islands

How a Spanish eco-beauty spot combated overtourism

Despite protests in the spring and summer months, from the Canaries to the Balearics, from Barcelona to Cadiz, not all of Spain is overrun with tourists or swarming with activists occupying beaches, brandishing water guns and demanding an end to uncontrolled mass tourism. As the peak season draws to a close on the Cíes Islands… Read More »

It’s not British tourists who are ruining Mallorca, it’s cowboy hosts

The Balearic Islands’ biggest problem is not tourists but illegal holiday rentals, tourism chiefs say – AFP/Getty Last year the Balearic government sent a loud and clear warning to British tourists. If you misbehave in 2024, you will be sent home. The silly balcony sport could come with a £30,000 price tag. Some package resorts… Read More »

Christmas will cost you £973 – these are the holidays you can book instead

Enjoy a sunny holiday in the Balearic Islands in exchange for a typical Christmas celebration in London – Hasselblad H4D Bah quackery, it’s that time of year again. Over-eating, over-drinking and over-exposure to family, plus getting beat up when it comes to the bank account. A recent survey shows that Londoners spend an average of… Read More »