Wonderful beaches and bays, chic hotels and the party mile Ballermann – Mallorca has many facets that inspire vacationers. The Balearic island has therefore been very popular with German holidaymakers for decades.
Last summer, the Germans represented the largest group of tourists on the island: in July and August alone, according to ” Mallorca Magazine “ More than a million Germans spend their holidays there, followed by the British with more than 700,000.
Forbes magazine ranks Mallorca among top destinations for 2023
Overall, however, significantly fewer holidaymakers spent their holidays on the island than in the pre-Corona year 2019. But that could change dramatically in the summer of 2023, because the Americans have now discovered Mallorca for themselves.
The American business magazine “Forbes” has awarded the island one of the five best travel destinations for 2023. “For some reason, the Mediterranean island paradise stubbornly stayed off American radar until recently,” wrote travel writer Larry Olmsted. The island boasts incredible nature, lively beach resorts, an amazing Spanish Kitchen and the capital, Palma, which is still a “frighteningly large and undiscovered city,” writes Olmstead.
First non-stop flights from the USA to Mallorca since 2022
Since last year, the island has also been easier to reach for Americans, because the American airline United launched the very first non-stop connection from the USA in June 2022 and flew three times a week from New York to Palma – more precisely from the Newark Airport in New Jersey. As the “Mallorca-Magazin” further reports, the flights were very profitable and all the planes were fully booked. In 2023, the airline will again be offering non-stop flights to the island in summer.
Americans spend more locally than other nationalities
The Mallorcan tourism board, meanwhile, is rubbing its hands because American tourists have a distinct advantage over other international tourists. You spend more money. US tourists spent an average of 1868 euros per person in 2021, reports the portal ” Inspainnews “. The average for international travelers in the same year was well below that at just 1200 euros.
Palma’s Mayor José Hila said, ” Mallorca Magazine “ already announce in 2022 that they are aiming for even more connections from the USA from cities like Washington, Boston and Chicago. The politician hopes that this will push back party tourists in favor of solvent US vacationers.
Shortage of the hotel offer on Mallorca is not to be expected
However, holidaymakers do not need to be afraid that the offer on Mallorca could become even scarcer due to the increase in American tourists. Because this year the tour operators have increased their capacities on the island. “We have enough hotel beds for the 2023 summer season. Compared to the record summer of 2022, we are even expanding the offer by five percent. Every vacationer will find their place there,” said TUI Communications Director Aage Dünhaupt. Picture “.
In fact, holidaymakers can currently still benefit from many cheap offers and early booking discounts for the summer. On the websites of the tour operators there are numerous package deals for the island.
- Price examples: a week Mallorca including breakfast and flight in June in the Tui from 331 euros per person, at FTI from 354 euros per person.
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Travel tip Menorca – the little sister of Mallorca
If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Mallorca, but still want to remain loyal to the Balearic Islands, Menorca is a popular holiday destination. Mallorca’s little sister is located northeast of Germany’s favorite island and is only about 50 kilometers long and 16 kilometers wide. The nice thing about the island: Half of it is under nature protection, so that mass tourism has never found its way there. Therefore, the island still has an original character in many places.
Beach holidaymakers will also find wonderful sandy beaches and lots of picturesque rocky bays with crystal clear water here. If you want to be undisturbed, you will find lonely spots in the south of the island, some of which can only be reached via hiking trails or by boat.
The capital Mahon, which is located on a natural harbor, offers not only its historic center with its Art Nouveau palaces but also many shopping opportunities. But the most beautiful city is Ciutadella, the former capital of the island. Romantic alleys and arcades meander through its center, where many small arts and crafts shops are located.
Tip for hikers: From the highest elevation on the island, the 367 meter high Monte Toro, there is a breathtaking view over the sea, which on a clear day extends to Mallorca.