WARNING: Targeted on Mallorca’s Beaches, Spain
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2024
- In this video, find out my warning if you are visiting Mallorca, Spain on holiday this Summer.
I interview a holidaymaker detailing her experience.
Plus I tell you how to best prepare for your Mallorca holiday, how to report a crime in Mallorca. Also find out how to avoid becoming a victim of crime and what the authorities are doing about it.
Let me know your experience in the comments.
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Hi Alex, my husband was pick pocketed about 25 years ago. One good thing was he never keeps all his money in 1 pocket, always keep your money in front pockets, ladies wear your hand bag over your shoulder and on your front and keep it closed. Hope this helps. Great vid, thanks Alex
Sadly there are pickpockets everywhere & they are ready for people to drop their guard. Thanks for reminding us.
Thanks Faith
Always great information on channel 👍 i always try to stay alert but only takes seconds for something to happen.
came in june to Magaluf and felt quite safe with my stuff on the beach, but that lady's idea of a wire combination lock is a good idea to lock it to the upright of the parasol whilst in the sea ect, maybe even talk to people next to you and agree to look after/ keep an eye on each others stuff if going for a drink or dip in the sea.
Definitely.
A really well presented and put together Alex, as always. It’s all too easy to relax too much and be less alert on holiday, so thank you for this reminder to be more aware. I will hace a look at that beach locker link. Thank you!
Thanks Louise!
Thanks for the timely warning Alex, forewarned is forearmed . Unfortunately this kind of activity seems to be on the rise everywhere.
Very true. Not just Mallorca
Hi Alex, thank you for all your info that you share on your posts, we are currently in mallorca and have watched your previous post and help us enjoy our holiday.
Keep up the great videos you post
Have a fab time! And Thanks!
Very useful video Alex. Best wises, John
Cheers John!
Hi alex fortunately nothings ever happened to me but must be awful. I usually bring very little to beach but i do bring my phone . I usually lie on top of my bag if im resting.and i always keep my bag in my eyeline if swimming alone or sometimes ask another lady to watch my bag and i return the favour if they want.
Good tip to lie on your phone, thanks Gloria!
just returned from port de alcudia absolutely no problem whatsoever had a great time
Thanks so much all these great videos! We've selected Cala Millor and Alcudia based on your recommendations! - - for early October - - your live walk went right past our place, great to see the street view and your commentary!
You're welcome Kyle!
Poor Lisa, at least she didn’t have anything valuable stolen, and she managed to take photos of the thief on the beach. Alex this was a very good video and should be shown to new arrivals at their welcome meetings but ofcourse it won’t. I’ve had it happen to me and it’s just a nightmare trying to get things sorted( on the Sindicat I had a bag stolen in a shop, but a nice man from the Guardia Civil sorted us out. So yes people be very aware, you think it won’t happen to you but it could happen to anyone. Thanks Alex, EXCELLENT.
We need to make this thief Instagram and all social media famous.
Oh Diane I am so sorry to hear this, and I know that area well - I used to live around the corner from there many moons ago. It's the kind of video noone would want me to publish, but I really think it's important to raise awareness.. .
Simple solution, don't leave your bags lying around, pure common sense .
Puts you right off going on holiday anywhere having to be constantly on your guard while all you want to do is relax Alex ⛱
People sat on the table next to us in the hotel had their money stolen whilst waiting at the bus stop.
And a couple of years ago a lady on our trip to Soller had her purse stolen in a shop whilst paying for her goods.
Gosh, that's good to know, thanks for highlighting.
I wouldn't leave anything unattended on a beach and haven't done for years, and it doesn't matter where you go on holiday.
That sad but thank you for the info,,
Fantastic update Alex. Really useful information
Thanks Tommy!
Great advice, Alex. We may be on holiday, but for criminals its business as usual. Security is a matter of personal responsibility, personal attitude and personal organisation. I track my luggage using an Apple airtag. Thanks.
Magaluf is a beautiful place, I've been coming here many years and just booked next years to bring my grandson for his first holiday abroad, I've never experienced any problems on the beach or the strip, thank you for showing just how beautiful Magaluf is, I have found it is fun for all ages, The strip is a great night out I'm 54 and still love it
Thanks Alex, we’re coming to Palma Nova on Sunday so really good to know. In fairness we wouldn’t leave valuables at home so it’s just a case of being cautious I guess. Thanks for your videos they are invaluable
Have a great holiday!
PALMANOVA IS VERY SAFE PLACE FOR HOLIDAY
What are terrible indictment to this resort,was really serious about booking Palma Nova for next year but not now, thanks very much for your honesty Alex
This can happen EVERYWHERE and anywhere
@@MallorcaUnderTheSunCan and does !
Great informative video, good to remind everyone to stay aware when out & about.
Thanks for the info Alex great advice I always wear a money belt and my rucksack is always in front of me may book a trip for september😅xx
Thanks Alex for getting the message out there!
Thanks so much for contacting me about this Lisa and being in this video 🤗
Crime can happen anywhere and especially for solo travellers. Best be aware because nobody wants to go to police while on holiday. Well done for highlighting this problem Alex.
Thanks Glyn - and yeah, they've made it quite simple by having a number to call.
Great information Alex thank you
I came back from Palma Nova on Saturday. I saw a lot of police around and now I know why. Made me feel safe to be honest
Just got back from 5 nights in Tent Palmanova, fantastic hotel, clean, modern, comfy beds, daily linen change, great food/brunch, lovely staff so would highly recommend the hotel. Tandoori night Palmanova does amazing Indian food. The Grill house was also amazing, order for 12 was perfectly done, as good as any steak restaurant in the UK, really top notch.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank You Alex 🙏🙏
In 30 years we've been every year to Mallorca and never had any trouble 're pickpockets...first day this year my husband had his wallet taken..in a shop. It was found a day later and returned to our hotel, cards intact and unused! Just the cash gone...disappointed to hear of all the problems this year.palmanova a beautiful resort..we won't let this incident put us off...by the way our hotel reception was very helpful...
Sorry to hear 🤗
Hi, any update on the beds on beach @ puerto pollensa?
Hi there, I have just returned from Cala D'or on Sunday, when I was there I decided I would have a day on the beach at Cala Gran, however during the day three peoples bag were stolen during the day. At one point there was a commotion and a chase after a thief, no police ever showed up and the only police I saw in 10 days was four on foot at 7.30am when I was waiting for my transfer. Later I was talking to other guests at the hotel and the bag thieves were active all week, just though I'd make you aware.
Sorry to hear this but thank you for sharing
Not just beaches, do NOT EVER leave anything within sight inside your car when it's parked. Guaranteed it will get broken into.
Great video thks for all the information alex😢😢
Damn that can spoil your vacation...therefore always be alert and try not to stand out to much. That's why I always leave my rolex at home 😉
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Hi Alex, My Wife and I are going to P Pollensa in mid August.
Is there any news please on the situation with beach loungers and umbrellas ?
Many thanks,
Steve
Arriving this week I believe - will bring more info soon !
Everytime we get a sun bed at cala gran beach in cala dor . The sunbed man always stresses to lock valuables away in the umbrella lockers and never leave valuables around.
I'm coming to Palma on Thursday. I hope for a pleasant stay. I have one question though. Is beach Cala major susceptible to thieves and pickpockets or is this more of an occurrence on bigger beaches and crowded places?
you should be on ypur guard in palma too. now more and more tourists are on the island especially in the capital the mor pick pockets are out and about ad there are more opportunities. it's rarely about cost of living....but opportunity.
All beaches can have pickpockets - just be on your guard and you would anywhere
thank you both!
have you tried speaking to son matias beach hotel as they have a camera on the top of their hotel that runs all the time. Im not sure where you were located on the beach where it happened? i have said it before and i will say it again.. you need a permanent police preaence on those beaches. They dont even bother getting out of the car they just trundle along. Put your bag under your towel and under your legs.
Saw this happen at bus stop at Paguera, oriental couple walked oast ev1 when bus stoppef and took wallet from German man's backnpocket, bus driver spotted it told the man and he fortunately ran afyer them and they flung it down fir him ti recover. So blatant it was frightening!
That’s awful but thanks for sharing
Absolutely, well noted thanks Alex.
Mostly use your common though, never trust anyone.
Wow, we are very safe in Alicante
Hi Alex. We’re staying in the Comodoro hotel on son Matias from this Saturday. How’s the mozzie problem there at the minute please?
Come prepared !
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun oh no! I’ve been to Majorca six times before and never had one bite but ,I am prone to them other places. Hope it doesn’t ruin our holiday.!
When i used to go to Palmanova we would only take a10 euro each look around and if we saw something we liked would go back next night straight to the place get the item then drop it back to the hotel.We stayed at the Aqua beach lovely hotel great staff,unfortunatly my health does,nt allow me to go.There was 2 sisters that carried all their documents and a fair bit of money in their shopping bag they put it down and was distracted by a couple of small kids while the adulds pinched everything,so watch out for kids as well they get used to distracting people.
Great advice here thank you. Really sorry to hear you’re unable to travel 🤗
Wow, sounds brazen. 😮
A couple of weeks ago I stayed at more hotel in alcudia I had a beautiful view, but they had a safe they charged me 3 euros aday for the key, I was well shocked plus tourist tax, it's an absolute con, be careful people ❤
That is also daylight robbery when you’ve paid so much for your hotel
We said that some sort of Amazon style lockers spread down the beaches would be a great idea and earner…
I agree.
Poor lady
Hello
An attempt to pickpocket my wife was made today in Palma. The woman (and female friend) left the area in a hurry, when my wife informed me...
Really sorry to hear this Martin.
Where are you Alex,been here a week spoke to Lee at the airport on the way out but keep missing you,oh well.
Hello! I saw Lee’s fabulous flight video! Ron and Dee I did look out for you! Shame I missed you but come back soon 🤗
What about if you want to go for a swim
Waterproof bumbag
Sry but u wouldn't leave a bag unattended at home so why do it on holiday ? Every holiday hotspot all over the world is targeted by pickpockets, thieves etc... and majorca is no different , people seem 2 go on holiday and all sense of reasoning goes out the window !!!
I wouldn’t be so quick to judge - it’s happening everywhere. I’ve left my bag on the sand a million times before going in the sea - and it also had no valuables it. In fact leaving a bag on the sand will happen to all solo travellers.
I don't go in to the sea at home, or the pool. So there are times when on holiday that you do leave belongings.
maybe they should have safes on all the paraols then! they don't in PN or magaluf!
I agree, it's commonsense... I've never left valuables on a beach out of sight and there's loads of ways to avoid it as a single traveller if you're determined to swim in the sea.
And don't leave your kids in bed while you are in the restaraunt 🙈
What nationality are these people from??
Don’t know for sure
When my better half she puts loop of her bag round her ankle.
"My-Yorka" lol
If you have anything pinched not just on the beach,report it at your hotel reception or holiday rep in hotel,they will probably write you a statement in Spanish to go to the police station or like i had to,hand it to the police upstairs at palma airport,they will log it,give you a crime number so that you can claim off your travel. Insurance.I got stung on last day of holiday for about€500 ,by a gypsy flower seller as soon as wallet came out 6 people around me hands all round distraction.
Call the number I have put in the video. You can be attended in English.
Who are the theives? Locals or other holiday makers?
It's the anti-tourism protestors.
Tell me why that matters please?
@@scopehitmyeye2019 Do you have proof of that? Where did you source that info?
@@scopehitmyeye2019??? lol no
Neither. “Tourists” from Eastern Europe and North Africa.
Why do people take valuables to the beach.leave your mobile at home or in your accomodation.just take enough cash for basic needs.all you need is your towel.
Hi Alex its a shame you had to make this video ,i have not been there for 6 years but it was always a safe place ..
It largely is but I have to make people aware. If this video stops one theft than great
With so many protests against tourists and the amount of criminals, pickpockets, definitely not returning to Spain for a very long time 😮
Alex is the locals in majorca still kicking off about us brits going there on holiday as I'm coming out there early August close to cala millor ?? Any advice were to avoid would appreciate it
Watch my other content about this - you’ll be fine
Try writing in Arabic for some sort of result.
Not so nice!
This is really awful sad news. People keep saying- what protests, we feel welcome. But stealing things like clothes and sliders is nothing other than spite. So if it is anti tourist protesters which looked like half the island marching on Palma then there'll be a never ending stream of this happening. How do you chill out when constantly watching your back. I'd rather know this than not but it's really put me off booking Mallorca 😪
Anti tourism protesters? No it’s not them
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Ah ok thanks, an earlier comment suggested it was. Im glad to hear its more isolated than that
WHY DONT U GUYS LEAVE? WE ARE TIRED OF YOU PEOPLE
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Why do you speak this way ? Your speech is robotic and uncomfortably fake
And I care about what you think because ….? Keep trolling - you are only helping my channel 😂
Have you seen what's going on in Barcelona ? And you are still encouraging people to go to Spain, I wonder if the locals who are protesting know you are making money out of their misery.
“Making money out of their misery” ? Should the same be said about all the mallorquins working in tourism businesses to feed their families? Are they making money out of their misery too? 🙄 I promote small local businesses who have a few months to make money for the year, I pay tax and autonomo and I pay into the system. And I try to promote sustainable tourism too. Have a lovely day 🤗
Does this woman ever say anything positive about Mallorca.
Alex is trying to help people, give it a rest Peter ffs
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@@harrybobs4014thanks Harry - might have to use Peter’s comment in a future video - made me laugh !
Who wants to spend 2 days of their holiday liaising with the local plod in the futile hope of getting their money back or the insurance companies on return? 👉 Martinique 👈