The popular Spanish beach area has a lot to offer and visitors say it’s cheaper than the popular party destination too
Visitors crowd the beach along the Ballermann stretch in Palma de Mallorca.(Image: Getty Images)
A Spanish city just two and a half hours from the United Kingdom has been branded ‘better than Magaluf‘ thanks to it’s buzzing nightlife, cheap alcohol and stunning scenery.
British tourist Tara claimed she got more than she bargained for on her recent holiday to Ballermann, Mallorca. After discovering the ‘hidden gem’ by mistake, social media star Tara said she was surprised at how popular the area was with European tourists, especially Germans.
A video of the island posted by @taraeleanorr on TikTok recently gained over 429,000 views after she branded the little-known Spanish region as a must-see destination for British holidaymakers.
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Traveller Tara said the area has ‘techno for breakfast, Currywurst on every corner, and a sea of football shirts’. While Tara booked the holiday by mistake, she said she would ’10/10 go back to Ballermann again.’
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The video, which currently has over 17,000 likes, shows some of the area’s highlights, including busy German bars, booming nightlife, and stunning sunsets in scenes which rival popular party hotspot Magaluf.
People flock to Majorca to drink and party. (Image: Getty Images)
Viewers flocked to the comments to share their experiences of the area. One tourist said: “Went here last year, was immense.” Another added: “This is better than Magaluf, I’ve been a few times.”
Someone else added: “Absolutely beautiful place, great for drinking on the eve too had a right laugh in the German beer hall style bars.”
Someone else claimed to have made the same mistake, adding: “Done the same in 2007, was an unreal holiday.”
There are 15 beach bars in Ballermann located along a stretch of sand of about four kilometres. The beach of El Arenal lends itself to party vacationers and offers a variety of different nightlife options.
The average price of a pint in the area is around £2.50 and return flights can be booked for as little as £30 each way from the UK, making it a hidden gem this summer.
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Only 500 Brits have searched for Ballermann in the past 30 days, which when compared to the 252K Brits currently searching for holidays in Magaluf, suggesting that the area could be Mallorca’s secret spot for those looking for a fun getaway this summer.
Holiday experts at Travel Republic said: “The island of Mallorca is a great destination for British holidaymakers looking for a buzzing atmosphere. But if you’re searching for great nightlife without the large crowds, then Ballermann may be the location for you.
“Due to Ballermann being unknown to many British tourists, it may be less crowded than other areas of the island.
“British holidaymakers travelling to Ballermann can look forward to sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and delicious food.”