DON'T Be Part of the Problem in Mallorca | Responsible Tourism Mallorca

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In my Update from Mallorca, I explain how you can avoid being part of the problem and how to holiday responsibly in Mallorca.
Please leave any other suggestions too and let me know how you will support the island this Summer.
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@carolinegoode9564 Месяц назад

Great update. I also don't like seeing half dressed people in supermarkets! 🙄

@TonyRea-ok1us Месяц назад

@@carolinegoode9564 my wife told me she hasn't seen as many bums around our pool. We're only 42, but it feels like there's a fabric shortage in this new generation.

@redleather100 Месяц назад

@@TonyRea-ok1usit’s great isn’t it 😂

@TheVigilant109 Месяц назад

Very good advice Alex. I enjoy eating in the Spanish restaurants and bars. There is no excuse for not showing respect. Best wishes, John

@johnje4285 Месяц назад

On holiday I always buy from local businesses, never the chains

@TheClairb1977 Месяц назад

I do both. So locals can buy from chains but tourists can't?

@JLJCoastersPlus Месяц назад

Think you are so right. Cannot get my head around visitors leaving rubbish behind. It takes no effort to move it.

@petek5523 Месяц назад

People who leave rubbish behind on holidays, do the same thing at home. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TonyRea-ok1us Месяц назад

Caught you filming in Puerto Pollensa last night. We were sitting in Sea Side restaurant on Pine Walk. My wife was all star struck 😂.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

😂😂😂

@RussellPetty-iv4uj Месяц назад

We have just come back from a week in Palmanova and had an incredible time, made to feel so welcome and enjoyed all the local bars and restaurants. I agree Alex they should be the ones supported and I highly Recommend MONROES bar as it’s family Run and great atmosphere, thanks for all your videos before we went. From Russ and Familt

@amosingh3593 Месяц назад

We always support the local businesses. Great advice for everyone visiting any tourist resort. And, Ooh Matron!

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

@@amosingh3593 😂

@tommymoffat5633 Месяц назад

Fantastic Monday update Alex. Really good information

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

@@tommymoffat5633 thanks so much Tommy !

@suzziesue1 Месяц назад

We coming over Friday and I can not wait…… hope we get to see you also. 😊

@peterjohnston4472 Месяц назад

Ill be there 17th August for the 1st time in 20 years with my partner.. can not wait 😍

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Enjoy every minute !

@peterjohnston4472 Месяц назад

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun thank you very much.. we plan to 😆

@garyputtock4159 Месяц назад

What’s the increase in flights into Palma this summer? Surly if there’s saturation then limit flights? Totally agree about supporting local businesses and respecting our hosts environment and customs.

@bobmatthews8081 Месяц назад

I would not go to any food chain that is available in the UK. The whole reason for going on holiday abroad is to eat from local restaurants & bars. and i would always book a hotel not a airbnb

@TheTimeCaptain Месяц назад

The Local people of Mallorca always respond well, if you show them respect.

@aprilclark3179 Месяц назад

Great video thank you Alex I always buy from local restaurants they are lovely

@paulcole4902 Месяц назад

I shop from local businesses where i live including local farmers shops and butchers to,and i can't remember the last time i went into a supermarket chain to be honest,and I've never have been into Starbucks or Costa Coffee,and we all know what fast food chains are like i wouldn't feed food from them to a dog,even though they would probably eat it but definitely not for me,i would rather support my local restaurants especially Chinese or Indian ones 😋 but another great update from you and hope you have had a lovely day 🤗👍

@joelwolsey1986 Месяц назад

Great video. Wish people would respect places they visit as they deserve

@LisaAtkinson-iy5ds Месяц назад

always come over and support the local restaurants 😊

@Koi-Gooner Месяц назад

Great advise, I wouldn’t buy coffee from Starbucks it’s crap coffee better off buying from a small local company where you will get a much better coffee.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

👏 Starbucks coffee in my opinion is not the best !

@psmiffy67 Месяц назад

Alex, great piece as usual. The issues you raise are a wider cultural problem, where individuals don't get the recyling (segregating) waste or even using any bins! The attitude of "someone is paid to clean up after me attitude" is unacceptable anywhere. Local businesses are a must versus the big chains and the 'dress code' elements always makes me laugh, would you go into a supermarket or restaurant in UK wearing little more than your birthday suit? So why do people think it's any different when you're on holiday. The more reminders people get, the better chance of something sticking in with the minority. 100%. Keep reminding

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Thank you so much for writing this. The other comments on the other hand I have had on this (and some other edgier videos) are mind boggling to say the least!

@junekellow7270 Месяц назад

Some of them come half dressed where I work ,am all for being confident and some have good figures but they don't have to flaunt it and you get the non flattering figures too. 😢 think they need to check themselves I the mirror.

@psmiffy67 Месяц назад

@junekellow7270 tbf it's not about 'body image' for me it's just about respectfully wearing appropriate clothing. Maybe I'm old-fashioned or a snob.

@tumzontour4173 Месяц назад

It’s my holiday and I’ll spend my money where I want, that includes eating at McDonald’s if I want it’s no one else’s business, all these food snobs really annoy you do what you want I’ll do what I want!

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Food snobs ? lol No just asking people to consider supporting local businesses. Nothing to get angry about.

@floramercury Месяц назад

In Cyprus there’s days out to different cities etc - you get picked up not far from your Hotel - in Majorca there’s no such thing - everything is more geared towards a certain lifestyle - boat trips, drinking etc - I like to go on excursions to experience the culture of the country I’m visiting - Cyprus is not that far away either

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

There are loads of tours and excursions here mallorcaunderthesun.com/experiences/

@nigelturner6961 Месяц назад

Most families don’t have a choice about coming out of season , I know it’s all about supply and demand but prices during the peak season are extortionate

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

I totally agree - especially with in the U.K. !

@margaretfrost9065 Месяц назад

We never ever go to British bars. The coffee in a Spanish bar is great plus dare I say it the toilets are cleaner imo

@mcd22630 Месяц назад

Great tip about the cleanliness of the different toilets. Thanks.

@jameshartwig3419 Месяц назад

Very informative Alex and there lots of. Lovely places apart from the main tourists traps. Last year we went to son Servera on market day wax a lovely little town quaint and beautiful I’d recommend every one to visit

@ltlawithamanda Месяц назад

Thank you Alex ❤ great insightful video!

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Thank you!

@paulcole4902 Месяц назад

Oh and yes a massive congratulations for you reaching 34k subscribers 😊🤗👍

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Thank you so much 😀 I can’t believe it!

@alisonmorse7417 Месяц назад

We come twice a year and always go to Benny Hills, Bosses Bar, Tom Browns, Robinson Crusoes. Always go to local bars/restauants

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

And they are fantastic places too and so welcoming with great food !

@mikewest2428 Месяц назад

I totally agree support the local businesses they're great value for money😂

@stephenrisgway4922 Месяц назад

We are on our final nights most off our money has gone to Olive tree and three brothers in palmanova

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

I hope you have had a fantastic time Stephen 🤗

@michaelscott7690 Месяц назад

More than likely burger king is franchised to a local business man

@petek5523 Месяц назад

I’m guilty of occasionally trying McDonalds when I travel, but it’s mostly to see what the menu is like because they are definitely not the same as McDonalds back home. I don’t drink Starbucks anymore, either at home or away from home. Always support local. 😊

@TheClairb1977 Месяц назад

don't let pompous people guilt you about where you want to eat.

@tumzontour4173 Месяц назад

Exactly it’s my bloody holiday and I’ll spend money/eat where I want, guilting people to do it their way.

@anftrew3775 Месяц назад

I bet it'll be the local independent businesses that suffer the most because of the protests. I actually sympathise with the protesters, and hope everyone can work together to find a solution that works for everyone. But for now, people see angry mobs on TV, and some of those people are going to want to avoid the less familiar, and that means more people staying close to their hotel and fewer people venturing out very far beyond the main tourist areas.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

There aren’t angry mobs here. Looking at the news coming out of the U.K. at the moment this was a peaceful protest. I’ve made lots of content about this . Not sure if you’ve seen

@anftrew3775 Месяц назад

Yes I've followed your content a lot, and I've also read websites of various protest groups. I can see that the media is twisting things. But my point is most people won't bother to research the matter. They'll just go with the headlines. EDIT: One of your videos showed something that reminded me why the Spanish people are so awesome. It was close up coverage of a protest. People had made huge, fairly detailed cardboard mock-ups of cruise ships and airplanes to visually highlight some of the problems. I loved how they'd put time and effort into preparing. The could have just turned up and shouted or waved a banner that someone else had mass produced for them but no. They took time out to get really creative. They are beautiful people, and I really want them to find a solution that works for them while still letting us visit.

@tazzatamania Месяц назад

Eat and drink with the locals, better and usually cheaper too. My favourite bar in Salou for instance is under a residential block, hardly ever hear English being spoken in there but the drinks are lovely and cheap and we've never seen a bit of bother in there and have always been made to feel welcome by the staff.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Sounds great!

@iangriffiths1234 Месяц назад

Cant understand why you would go to Spain and go to American Chains were they sell ultra processed rubbish..always have local food were possible.

@tracybooth2705 29 дней назад

Having read through the comments I am surprised that people still think that if they "pay their money" they can behave as they want. If you are not prepared to be respectful to the local population, support the local economy and leave an area as clean as you found it, then don't go there. Having a relaxing and fun holiday can still be achieved without behaving disrespectfully.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun 28 дней назад

❤️ this comment !!

@gwenmcmurray1337 Месяц назад

I been watching since last year can i just say you are not painting this in a good light recently 😮

@mallorcapanoramic Месяц назад

Thanks for the video Alex, it's important to have this kind of positive message and encourage people to behave properly.

@nottmlad5539 Месяц назад

Thanks for the update. A couple arriving beginning in September. I’m honest and I’m increasingly becoming worried that we are not welcome. Staying half board in a local hotel. 14 nights eating in local restaurants. Average £110 a night. I see your videos. Nothing from the Mayor or restaurant owners saying you’re welcome to visit. No offence just your videos. We are intelligent sustainable tourists. Well travelled. But I’ve never felt unwelcome anywhere. For an extra £120 each we can go half board. We are very tempted and we can save the cost of 14 meals out. If you don’t want our money I will spend it elsewhere. I’m just being honest. I’m v sad to be typing this.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Have you been watching my videos talking about this. Please watch my interviews with holidaymakers too. And the video about the press. Let me know !

@keithsmith5639 Месяц назад

The best thing we can do to help the tourism problem, is don’t go to Spain . There have been demonstrations elsewhere. Barcelona, Alicante, Tenerife etc. With regards to helping the local economy. McDonald’s etc is full of Spanish people. The Spanish will not even rent sun-beds , they use towels. Why don’t they support the local economy.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Fair comment! Probably because they can’t afford to eat elsewhere let alone afford 20€ to 70€ for a sunbed for the day !

@kayleung5722 Месяц назад

It’s true KFC and McDs is full of Spaniards 😄.

@Ilovekudaliniyoga Месяц назад

Absolutely. Dress respectfully Act respectfully Try to support local business 100%

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

🙏🏼☺️😎

@Glyn-r Месяц назад

I love fresh jellyfish Alex. Dislike sharks. Agreed with showing respect for the island and residents. You forgot about car passengers and drivers throwing rubbish and cigarettes out of their cars. I always take my rubbish with me when im camping in the hills. . No sign of that snow yet then Alex. Lol. Thanks for braving the magaluf heat for us. Now go catch those guys walking past you without any shirts on .

@Glyn-r Месяц назад

Forgot to mention that any protests out there,are nothing compared to what we are having in uk. Mad dogs and englishmen,.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

I forgot about the cigarettes being thrown out of cars! And lol I saw the irony of that clip!

@TimK2646 Месяц назад

I only head to McDonalds or Starbucks mainly for the toilets and internet facilities. Totally agree with responsible behavior with cigarette butts and alcohol bottles/cans. And Shirts On in town.

@chrisfinch3019 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video

@uknewslink Месяц назад

Good Advice Alex. Thank you.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Ahhh finally a nice comment - thank you ! 😅

@markd3406 Месяц назад

Roll on September 😎

@Adam-oy1vp Месяц назад

Love Mallorca but have decided to go elsewhere, September 😢

@garethrose2426 Месяц назад

I am come over in September

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

@@garethrose2426enjoy !!

@annlabron3889 Месяц назад

We holidayed in Palma Nova for over 25yrs but we wouldn’t go back. Yes it’s beautiful but the way things are going with negative comments against tourists, tourist taxes and even hire cars coming into the equation we now go where we are made more welcome. Our money can help other areas in Spain.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Not sure if you’ve seen the news but every single tourism area in Spain is experiencing tourism saturation issues , A lack of affordable housing is a theme throughout so the fact you’re taking this personally is mind boggling. . Have you not seen my content about this? I make content to make holidaymakers aware of issues we have. Safer here and more welcoming here than the U.K. at the moment imo .

@annlabron3889 29 дней назад

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun of course I’ve seen the news!! We spend our money elsewhere now. You say you find it mind boggling to take the news personally, please don’t insult me! Our choice that we have stopped going to palma nova as we now prefer to spend our money elsewhere. Your comments in earlier videos did come across as quite insulting regarding hire cars etc

@erikwiechers8785 Месяц назад

In the west of Mallorca you get a 5000 euro fine if you rent out your house privatly without an ETV. They should make this best practise for the rest of the island.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

It is just hard to enforce

@jacquelinegraham9381 Месяц назад

Been coming Mallorca over 40 years mainly palma nova /magalluf and can pastilla . We always support local businesses love all the Spanish bars and restaurants and that's where we've always supported and will continue to support . Sad to see so many are no longer there . I.e Rambos in magalluf . Anyway come on everyone support the Spanish bars in the back streets . N local businesses .

@lottagustafsson1235 Месяц назад

When we come to Mallorca in September, we will of course not eat or drink at the big chains Mc Donalds or Starbucks. You do that at home. If you even do it then.. No, local restaurants and cafes will do it for us. It looks like you're at Flamboyan Caribe and I'm guessing that's where you usually sit and make your Monday videos? Is coffee/drink/food good there?

@MichaelTate-ok4cs Месяц назад

Alex what is holiday tax spent on ☀️😎

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

I couldn’t tell you but I’d like visibility too !

@eidixtoon2101 Месяц назад

Cala Millor 4 weeks today and I won't be setting foot in the big chains. Local all the way for me.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Love this !

@michaelmcgill-uu5ox Месяц назад

Has pollensa got sunbeds yet

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Yes ! Watch my live stream from last night !

@michaelmcgill-uu5ox Месяц назад

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun i did watch it lol need go specsavers alex 😃

@tumzontour4173 Месяц назад

Used to enjoy your videos now you’re just preaching and making people feel guilty about going and eating at a chain!

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Sorry if you feel guilty- it’s just information to ask people to be respectful- it’s not a rule book lol

@thornbottle Месяц назад

I wouldnt dream of going to a franchise while on holiday lol. I hate seeing places like Mcdonalds or Lidl, The most mainstream I would go to is the hyperdino because its spanish, id probably rather pick a local shop though, but i dont know if hyperdinos are franchises like our nisa locals

@johnnybrew1 Месяц назад

SO, one minute they don't want us there and surprise, surprise, next minute they want us in their cafes! Who would have guessed that?

@erikwiechers8785 Месяц назад

Also bad for your health all those US chains

@julessmith339 Месяц назад

Can’t believe people need to be reminded to clear their rubbish. Disgraceful behaviour

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Yep !

@littlemike50 Месяц назад

I find the local buses are good enough for me, and as for Rubbish i sometimes pick up other peoples Much to the disgust of my wife, the usual comment is you don't know who has touched that, just another good reason to get into the sea and wash my hands, lol...

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Oh bless you !! Thanks for caring!

@dianeleahy3345 Месяц назад

I really don’t understand why people go to another country and eat Macdonalds, and drink Starbucks, what’s the point you can do that at home. I would always seek out a local place, much better food. Thanks Alex.

@TheClairb1977 Месяц назад

not necessarily the case....local does not always equal better quality or value. I'm not a fan of alot of Spanish coffee.....I hardly drink it when I'm there....but i would go to Starbucks as they make my order how i like it. I love coffee in many other countries but spain the quality varies alot. Give me Italian coffee any day! In fact that's where we will go back to next year.....!

@leedouglas7080 Месяц назад

Why travel to buy the same junk you get at home 😮

@GordonSmith-ll3ly Месяц назад

What will happen to the loyal staff at Burger King, McDonalds and Starbucks if we heed your advice of not to patronise their cafes/restaurants🤔

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

There are loads of places crying out for staff this summer - getting any kind of service job here isn’t difficult.

@tumzontour4173 Месяц назад

@@MallorcaUnderTheSunfood snobbery again!

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

@@tumzontour4173 You clearly don’t understand this video so I’m sorry for that. If you don’t know Magaluf many local places sell English food and full English breakfasts. I support local businesses here. One thing I’m not is a food snob.

@TheLyonCrest Месяц назад

Spain, a place that relies on Tourism and yet doesn't want it.. lol

@garethrose2426 Месяц назад

I am going over in September for 10 day and i cant with

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Who said Spain doesn’t want it lol

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

@@garethrose2426have an amazing time !!

@robocopleextraordinaire4148 Месяц назад

Simply don’t travel to the island, hostile environment

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

😂 ridiculous

@Ilovekudaliniyoga Месяц назад

Why on earth would you come to Mallorca for a Starbucks or MaDonalds??!!?!!

@nicollfletcher Месяц назад

Support local businesses. The money stays local instead of being exported to USA, for example.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

🙏🏼 yes!!!!

@johnbrown3471 Месяц назад

People go on holiday for a short break from rules and regulations back home, (dress code being an exception). It is not tourists fault that authorities grant Airbnb licenses or that hire companies rent out cars. Some people also can't get their kids to eat unfamiliar food, (not a good thing) so some leeway has to be granted to global/foreign brands. There are plenty of Tapas eateries in the UK that no doubt have an affect on other outlets. Re Airbnb, socialists rarely own anything and prefer nobody else but the state does either. Brits being made to feel unwelcome, whether justified or not will go elsewhere and no doubt have the desired affect on the problematic numbers of visitors. Sorry Alex but this video smacks of Nimbyism, Please do a video of some of the splendid areas of the Island away from the coast.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

The comment about kids wanting to eat familiar food is a really good point and one I didn’t think of. Not really NIMBYism (I had to google that word) but just pretty sad to see tourist destinations becoming a copy and paste of each other. Big corporations owning the lions share of eateries and smaller local businesses being driven out. I guess it’s the way the world is going but at the end of every season we see so many places closing for good - it’s quite sad.

@gilldevlin9139 Месяц назад

Perhaps I’m not the kind of subscriber you need. I don’t need a lecture about how to behave on holiday thank you. Good god. I have unsubscribed once & thinking I will again.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

😂

@BNN_BreakingTwitter Месяц назад

Spain has become a nanny state Wear t-shirts It really has become Wokealuf. On the streets around a very 🔥 Viking Bay Broadstairs today girls were in skimpy thong bikinis and most lads weren't wearing tops, sorry miss 👩‍🏫 but Magaluf Has Fallen.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun Месяц назад

Great comment - never heard Magaluf being called “Wokealuf” !!