I was SHOCKED IN Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca (Majorca), Spain
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- I was shocked in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca today by a price I found, which to me indicated a significant price hike year-on-year from 2022.
Find out what it is.
Knowing this will help you plan your holiday better and also know what you will need to budget for when you come to Puerto Pollensa on holiday.
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Despite the prices Puerto Pollensa is absolutely beautiful.
Agreed Faith!
I’m almost crying with jealousy. It looks amazing there today
Oh no Tommy! I hope you had a good trip back!
I'm going in 5 days time for the first time...mainly for cycling and staying at the Aparthotel Duva and Spa..probably do my sunbathing in the afternoon there by the pool and use the Eroski supermarket close by on the edge of town, this is likely a one off bucket list(Sa Calobra, Puig Major, Sa Battalla and of course Cap de Formentor) destination for me, usually go to Tenerife it's half the cost and guaranteed warm all year round!!!
@barrycorney3665 What was the hotel like? We are thinking of booking at Duva this summer. Is it on a hill? Also, how long does it take to get to the beach?
@@kebabpower263 Hotel was excellent for my needs- Apartment clean, all good facilities etc. It's not on a hill, most of the area is flat around Puerto Pollensa. Never went to the beach as such apart from 2 days when I walked the length of the promenade/marina/pine walk etc (about 10km each day) but I'd say probably just under a mile to the port/main restaurant areas. You could check on google earth pretty easy. Walking into town from the Duva roundabout you are on a bike path essentially though until the next roundabout (about 600metres) where the town actually starts, just be aware of the cyclists and keep to the armco barriers so they can pass without issue. To get to the main beaches south of the port you can cut a shorter route from the Duva roundabout that is quiet residential streets and only 2/3 - 3/4 a mile max
(I had a blast- 370km and 4,700m climbing on the bike in 5 days including Sa Calobra/Cap Formentor/Sa Batalla and Coll de Femenia...Weather was superb the whole week and the best holiday ever for me!!!)
@@kebabpower263No, not on a hill, very flat. It’s a 10 minute walk to the nearest beach. Bus stop to Pollensa town and Palma stops outside.
Hi Alex great video and always informative, thanks for sharing it with us 👍🇪🇸
Thanks so much Ian !!
PP looking stunning! So lovely to see all our favourite haunts on your walk Alex. 😍🌞
You're welcome Amanda!
Hi Alex, we finally put our schedule together and we plan to be visiting Mallorca on November 2023. Hope to see you! Thanks for the great video! Ramon and Zoe
I'll be here guys!!
Its madness its like the Mallorcan councils do not want tourism 22 euros for an umbrella with no safe!, I have also heard some brits saying that the cost of just booking a holiday in mallorca is putting them off and they are looking for cheaper options on mainland Spain, It must be very worrying for local businesses, I know some people will say you are lucky to afford to go abroad, People work very hard and have to save to go abroad but having to fork out more money for stuff like this will just put people off.
Also with the amount of people on the island, you'd think that they'd want to reduce cases of thefts. I'm not looking forward to hearing about victims of beach thefts when it could've been avoided so easily.
We've visited 3 times this year and been very fortunate to do so. First time, there wasnt security lockers on the sun shades but they had been added to the shades around the area at the beginning of pine walk on our second visit. They cost a euro on top of the 22 for the beds. Must say i found that and the beer to be the biggest price rises. I stuck to wine (beautiful and very cheap at 2.50 to 4.50 euros) and short mixers as they are far larger servings. The food was generally the same as it has been for the last few years eg, we went to cellar la parra and had bread/olives, steak, a bottle of red wine and a gin and tonic. 2 deserts and that was around 75 euros for what was a perfect meal. You tend to pay a little more for the restaurants directly on the front but there's some gems to be found in the streets behind.
I'd recommend cellar la parra, siurell at Llennaire, la Balada del agua del mar?? (First small restaurant at beginning of, pine walk), hibiscus, just off the main square, el posito (back streets behind the square)...bocchoris on the front near to Sis Pins......plus many more. All amazing food and very reasonably priced for the standard of food served. We've been visiting for 20 years now and havent experienced another place that lets us feel so safe and relaxed.
This is a fantastic review of the resort, thank you so much for taking the time to write it. I'll have to check a few of these out!
I love pollenca, have been going for years several times a year. Definitely noticed prices increase substantially over the years. But still love it there
Yes the prices this year have been crazy :(
Hi Alex. Thanks for the video of Puerto Pollensa. Seeing Puerto Pollensa has made my day. I'm going there in June. Did you notice the price of sunbeds at the Llenaire end of the town? I always suspected the prices on the Pinewalk were more expensive than the rest of Puerto Pollensa. Looking forward to the livestream. Many thanks, John
Not yet, but something I'll cover in my live stream and I've got a few videos in the planner too from here v. soon
Another really informative video Alex! Its doubly good watching your videos because not only do we get to see stunning scenery, but we also get lots of valuable information. Talking of valuable (S) I think I will be burying mine in the sand or more likely leaving them at the hotel and sitting on a beach towel with a sun hat as shade and lots of sun cream. Its too expensive to factor in the price of a brolly and sunbed every day!
Totally!!! Thanks so much Louise!
That’s PP prices for you, make hay while the sun shines 😎 or just buy a cheap beach chair and umbrella for 2 weeks….
Yep, definitely!
Georgeous spot we visited last week with recommendations from you. The prices are crazy this year for almost everything i hope the cost of living drops asap but it will never stop the island filling up we can all give up daily luxurys but we will never give up our holidays! 😂
Never give up holidays. They keep me going. I hope you had a fantastic holiday by the way!
Crickey I'm in Majorca in July and I'll be on my beach towel. Don't think many Brits will pay that much.
Love the word "crickey" - not heard that for ages!! And yes!
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun great videos keep up the good work.
Alex, at that end of the beach the beds and parasols were that price last September. Cheaper on other side of the river
Yes, so I've heard now. I hadn't noticed last year they were this much.
I went September 2023 we only paid £15 for 2 beds and umbrella and they did have security boxes. I was further along, perhaps the closer you are to the centre the more they cost.
Yes, that's right. On the LLenaire side, the umbrellas and beds are much cheaper. I found the area off the Pine Walk to be most expensive.
Ounce again, you are our life line as to what's happening in Mallorca. The security box thing is just so disappointing 😮. X love your videos
Aww, thanks Kate and yes it is!
In PP just now and it is damn expensive. Was here 21 years ago and although the town has grown considerably it is still a great family holiday.
I have noticed it is one of the more expensive resorts
It’s amazing place. We are now in palmanova, Mallorca😊
We will back to Germany tomorrow 😢
I hope you had a lovely holiday and a safe trip home!
Hello Alex. Having a great time in PP at the moment. The coffee and cake deals have gone up also €5 in your videos last year and €7.50 this year. Probably just as well as they’re very tempting! 😆 Shame about the security boxes, they’d be a great idea
I noticed that! It's a 50% hike! Not great!
recommend picking up some cake, snacks, drinks at Mercadona or other supermarket and heading to the beach or a park.
Just got back from Costa dela Calma , couldn’t believe the amount of bikes around made our trips up in the mountains a bit hairy to say the least. Also as you aid in your video Alex sunbed prices absolutely ridiculous.
They've had a huge race on this weekend. I think they were warming up for it!
It’s been that price for quite a few years at the narrower part of the beach, usually a bit cheaper past the marina
I wasn't aware - I think these must be the most expensive on the island.
Saturday there will be the Mallorca 312. A cycle tour with 8.000 attendees that will go through the Tramontane Mountains (on closed roads!). That's one of the reasons why it's so crowded with cyclists. Further it's excellent weather and a beautiful environment to go biking and start the cycling season well.🚴☀️🌴
So I have heard! It's the perfect time for cycling - always amazes me to see cyclists in July and August when it's too hot. Wishing you the best of luck and enjoy!!
I did it! 167 km in the most beautiful environment. So now it can finally become spring in The Netherlands. I'm kind of ready. 😉
The bikes are due to the Mallorca 312 gran fondo
I was looking at going to palma but the prices for the good hotels i thought were too much especially at this time of year.
That’s a shame hey. There are many benefits to coming a bit out of season - not just cost - hang on til then 🤗
Lovely resort 😊
It is stunning Des!
Actually thought the price was ok, however what Will the airline charge you to get it home on the plane?
😂😂😂😂lol
We have been visiting PP for 30 years and nothing
shocks me regarding price increases in the port but we just Love the place I remember are first time in PP and we fell in Love with the place ,its changed a lot and there are some strange decisions that have been passed some of them seem very snoby and pety but they have kept it mostly as it all way's has been and that is a difficult thing to do so well done for that but when you are the dearest resort on the Island for Beach Brollies and beds then advertise yourselves as a family resort it becomes a bit of a oxymoron, I just think they need to be careful not to price themselves out of the race but in my opinion it's the best resort end of and we have booked ourselves in for two breaks this year and already booked for next year, special occasion that one , cant wait to get back ❤
100% true - it will also be interesting to see how many last minute breaks will come available with the price increases this year.
Just seen this video…am sure prices are a little cheaper on the other side of the beach…and sunbed quality is basic….but some people buy a couple of small chairs and a brolley and pass them on when they go😂
They are! 15€ as I discovered on Sunday. And recycling is an even better way of going about it!
Hi Alex ahh my favorite place. Hi from my sick bed this week 😢
Oh no!! I hope you're feeling better today. It sounds like you need a holiday. I have a suggestion for that!
22EUR isn't the worst I've seen, compared to places in South of France, etc? Formentor beach was double that too... but as you say it adds up over a week....
Wow - I can imagine the pricing in the South of France!
This year (coasts) it is being much tougher with its restrictions in the Puerto Pollença area, see the Cappuccino cafe solarium that this year is not set up and so in many places..
They are also going to remove hundreds of sunbeds and umbrellas from Mallorcan beaches
Oh I'll check this out! Thanks
I have a picture on my phone made on the 27th of June, 2022, in Pollensa beach in the CENTER (nord side of town). The price was exactly the same, so 22Eur.. so considering inflation this is a good deal :)
So I've been told. It's still super pricey in my opinion compared to just about everywhere else on the island. They could've included security boxes at least
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun absolutely agree
Hi Alex it was 22 euros last year on pine walk beach, 16 on the bigger beach the other side of the harbour. x
Hi Paul thanks. I honestly thought Playa de Muro was the most expensive I found last Summer. And I was told it's 13,50€ in Palmanova so I was pretty surprised by the price up in the Port! It's quite a lot of money for a week!
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun yes alex , we noticed last year a lot of people were buying there own or renting from the hire shop. Me and the wife rented most days but went down the big beach alot of the time which i thinks much better and less crowded x
I paid €10 for a single sunbed and parasol on the larger beach up near the Romantic Hotel last July/August. I went 3 times and no one came for any money on one of the days as it was in the afternoon. I was probably just lucky! No security box. It was worth every penny though for the amazing view and I had a front row bed each time.
Price rise (16€ -> 22€) +38%. That's 4,5 times the inflation rate 2022 (8,32%). That's really, really bad.
Do you have to rent a sunbed to sit on the beach?
I’m happy to just put my towel on the sand to be honest.
No you can sit on the sand if you like.
No.. .thank goodness!
But you might get hard sunburned!
I got bad sunburn even under a parasol, I was there for hours thinking I'd be ok with no sun lotion on as I was in the shade. That'll teach me!
I have a quick and probbably dumb question, I havent been to Puorto Pollensa in years and we are going there in June. Can you use your card there in restaurants etc there now rather than using cash/euros ? ..... thanks in advance
Hi Ricky! Most people are paying by card these days. I can't think of many places at all that don't except cards. To be on the extra safe side, just double check, but I'm 99.9% sure you'll be able to pay by card.
Thanks Alex and thank you for posting great videos
Blimey, that cost is bad, we normally book the sunbeds in Alcudia for 2 full weeks, so thats potentially over £300 squid.
....and 300 quid in the good old days would've got you a full weeks package holiday!
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Frighteningly so. May need to buy a lilo and Umbrella 😎
How many times can you say Porto Poyensa in 5mins???
You tell me!
Gearing up to price out the Brits in favour of the Germans. Heard this last year on a boat trip, the locals only want the German affluence
They say that they want to rule out drunken tourism and make it more upmarket. If it’s true then it would be sad to turn their back on the people who have holidayed here over the decades
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun this came from the boat owner himself. He was looking to buy a new boat for this year. To woo the Germans he needs a bigger boat, apparently
There are drunken louts and people with money in all countries, why would they want to deter British holiday makers? Money is money, whoever you make it from ☹️
Cheers Alex, absolute robbery
A wee bit pricey, that's for sure!
Turkey for us this summer I wouldn't entertain the greedy spanish resorts.
There's no i in Pollensa
there is a double "L" - it's not Poll-en-sa. Sorry to point that out!
Well if you don't like it stay in UK and stop criticizing an EU country😡
Mallorca needs to learn a lesson and quick with regards to prices .....