Travel firms have slashed the price of holidays to Greece and Turkey in a tourism blow to Majorca(Image: Ali Balli/Anadolu via Getty Images)Travel firms have slashed the prices of holidays to holiday hotspots such as Greece and Turkey, while Majorca prices remain high for holidaymakers.
The island has faced tourism chaos over recent years, as the fan-favourite destination, alongside the other Balearics, Menorca and Ibiza, have experienced campaigns against mass tourism.
Groups have marched previously over issues such as the environmental impact of overtourism, as well as housing prices.
And with travel companies now pushing holidays to Turkey and Greece by decreasing prices, the tourism headache may not be over for the likes of Majorca.
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It has been reported that today (June 30), TUI has a bargain package holiday from Gatwick Airport to Kavos in Corfu, available for just £228 on July 13, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin, the Express reported.
Jet2 has also slashed its prices with getaways for under £300 this week. For example, including destinations from East Midlands to Bodrum Turkey (July 3) and Birmingham to Marmaris, Turkey (July 4), for a week away.
However, for a trip to Majorca for the same week, Jet2 has holidays on offer from a minimum of £858 per traveller.
One seven-day trip departing from Stansted on July 4 to stay at the Innside by Melia Calvia Beach hotel in Magaluf for two adults with luggage, bed and breakfast and transfers will set you back £1,942.
But, for £300 less you could fly to Grand Park Lara in Antalya, Turkey, with a package deal which includes the same amenities on offer.
Majorca has consistently been a fan-favourite for Brits craving some sunshine a short journey away from the UK.
However, as rising tensions surrounding overtourism have hit their peak, and the affordability of the island has come into question by some tourists, some UK tourists are opting to look elsewhere.
In just weeks, the chaos will kick off again, as 180,000 hospitality workers are set to walk out across the Balearics on July 10, July 18, 19, 25 and 31.
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Back at the beginning of 2024, TUI’s CEO, Sebastian Ebel, issued a warning about Majorca, explaining how families were “finding it increasingly difficult” to pay for holidays in the archipelago.
Mr Ebel warned tourists could begin looking for less expensive options, with areas such as Bulgaria flagged by the boss.
While concerns over tourism in Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza have been raised, it has been reported the Balearics tourism ministry appear “relaxed” over such statements.
It has been said that the increase in cost is linked to a desire to bring ‘quality’ tourism, rather than huge waves of tourists, the Express said.