The number of tourists visiting the Spanish island of Mallorca over Easter has reached 'record-breaking' figures, according to Majorca Daily Bulletin.
The Spanish news site reported that the number of tourists over Easter, in parts of Mallorca, is set to be on a par with the peak season. The number of Balearic flights between April 11 and 21 this year is 11,240 compared to the Easter period in 2024, between March 22 and April 1, there were 7,720.
Pedro Marín, president of the Playa de Palma Hoteliers Association, says that the timing of Easter this year has been "very positive" for tourism.
Marín said: "So much so that it would be good for holidays to be fixed in April. We have higher prices because it's this month and 94% of the hotel capacity is available, with an occupancy forecast of 80%. These are peak season figures."
Majorca Daily Bulletin reported that 92% of the hotels associated with the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation are open, with occupancy running at around 80% in the centres where there is a strong focus on sport and activity tourism, e.g. Alcudia, Cala Rajada, Playa de Palma.
And although the weather hasn't been ideal, Marín says that this doesn't play a big part. He said: "Tourists at this time of year aren't looking for sun and beach tourism. They're looking more for gastronomy and cultural tourism. Bad weather is not a decisive factor for reservations."
Now Easter is nearly over, there is expected to be a drop-off in tourism numbers, however the proximity of Easter to May and to what is still considered to represent the start of the main tourism season helps to justify the high level of hotel opening.
Although the hotels are having a good Easter, the holiday rentals sector is faring less well, reported by the Spanish news site. Estimated occupancy, according to the Habtur association, is 60%, five points lower than last Easter and despite the three weeks' difference.
