Expat living in Majorca issues 'ghost town' warning to other Brits

Published date17 April 2024
AuthorIsabelle Bates
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Known for its sun-soaked beaches and vibrant nightlife during the summer, Majorca sees a dramatic shift when the season ends

In 2023, Spain hit a new milestone by welcoming a whopping 85.1 million international tourists, a 19 per cent jump from the year before, according to figures from the National Statistics Institute. Despite this influx, the winter months tell a different story of solitude, as one expat points out, reports Birmingham Live.

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Alex, who runs the YouTube channel Mallorca Under the Sun and has called Majorca home since 2005, voiced her experiences from Palmanova. She remarked: "I have been living in Majorca now since 2005 and while there are so many brilliant things about living here on the island, there are also some things that aren't so fantastic. If you are thinking about moving to the island, there are a few issues that I want to make you aware of."

Alex highlighted the stark contrast between Majorca's bustling summer and its tranquil winter seasons. "I'm going to state the obvious here, but Majorca is a holiday island, it's completely geared towards tourism, and you're going to find very different scenes over here in the summer months than you would in the winter," she said.

She noted that the change can be jarring for new residents: "That may be a problem for many people who come over here to live, they might not quite expect to see many of their favourite holiday resorts just looking so empty."

Alex also mentioned how the island transforms into a near ghost town during the off-season: "But these popular holiday resorts literally turn into ghost towns for the winter months...

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