Majorca is known for having plenty of beaches, making it popular for sun-seekers and tourists. One influencer visited the “best beach in all of Majorca” and was faced with a problem
Majorca, famed for its stunning beach resorts, sheltered coves, and crystal clear waters, is a top holiday destination. It’s especially popular among Brits – and travel is super easy due to the short journey and affordable flights.
However, increasing concerns over the effects of mass tourism are being voiced not only by local residents of Spain but now by tourists themselves. And when an influencer visited the ‘best beach in Majorca’ recently, this issue was clear. Olly Bowman expressed shock at the sheer number of people crowding a well-known idyllic spot on the Majorcan coastline.
Olly took to Instagram to document his day out. In the short clip, it was clear the sands had become swamped. There was hardly any room to stretch out or stroll, as holidaymakers took up every patch of beach.
In his eye-opening video, he remarked: “There is zero space on the sand.”
Venturing into the sea for a swim, the influencer initially celebrated the “perfect temperature” of the water but soon realised that it was, in truth, “a bit chillier” than he had anticipated.
Olly revealed that to enjoy his time on the beach, he had to get creative. He managed to find a tiny spot for his belongings, but ended up having to sit with his legs propped up against a rock due it being “just so crowded”.
His Instagram video went viral – and many Majorca locals urged him to remove the beach’s name from his post to avoid exacerbating the tourist overflow.
One user remarked: “Beautiful! But if you name the beaches they will even be more crowded.”
Another said: “Mass tourism in Majorca is destroying fragile areas that should be protected. Please refrain from sharing the names of these beaches and help us preserve them as much as possible.”
The influencer considerately deleted the beach’s name from his caption. He elaborated in the comments section: “Everyone requested I remove the name of the beach, very fair.
“I do like to think of myself as someone who can show others cool spots to travel and visit but I see how in this circumstance it’s more detrimental than good, so I agree, and have removed the name from the caption.”
Majorcans celebrated his response, expressing their gratitude, with one replying: “We appreciate it! I’m Mallorcan, enjoy our island!”
Further viewers commented with expressions of “thank you”, “thanks”, and “gracias.”
The struggle with increased tourism and its impact on the island’s beaches is a significant summer issue, as highlighted by another Instagram user who commented: “Thanks for showing reality.”