could easily see it getting re named playa porrassa in future years. the club scene has long gone. i think its a great move and will bring people in as the club culture vanishes into the history books. Benidorm did it. creating an old town vibe would be a good way to blend palma nova into magaluf( all those low level shops at the base of torrenova) bit grotty anyway in that bit. love going back again and again to palma nova in more recent times and lived out the for 6 months over a summer in magaluf around 2001. great video thank you Alex
Thanks so much for commenting Pete. I really appreciate it! I guess the Strip will keep Magaluf alive partywise for a little longer - people will still come, but I'm sure they have a plan to overhaul that area too. Let's see.
It will only work as a family hotel if they reject stag party groups. When I went to palma nova, i read the reviews of several "family hotels" as they claimed, but the reviews of families said that the hotel was still full of stag and hen parties that made loads of noise until 4-5am and ruined their family holiday with young children.
1st, 2nd and 3rd hotel are changing to more family-friendly style. But i have one question i'd like to ask. Which hotel will be designed for young adult party lovers? I was in Magaluf in August 2022 in HM Martinique. Last year (2023) i was in September in Hotel Samos. This year (2024) i'm coming in June. I'll stay in Bellevue Vistanova. I've already booked Ultimate Party Package from Party Hard Travel. But i've also bought ticket for Heatwave Booze Cruise :)
Hi Andrew! Great question! Watch this space. I've got a few vids in the planner for Magaluf over the coming months! (ps. I'd love to know which your favourite hotel is and why )
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun great :) I've already stayed in HM Martinique and Hotel Samos. HM Martinique is located in quiet area of Magaluf. But it's still not far away from the strip. If you don't have problem with walking, HM Martinique will be a great place. Modern hotel with great restaurant and pool. But if you mostly drive car at home and you aren't big fun of walking, i would choose Hotel Samos. It's located in the center of Magaluf. Just next door to BCM and about 300 yrds from the Strip. I can recomend HM Martinique for families or group of friends (they have nice apartments), but if you come alone to Magaluf and want to join some group for parties - then Hotel Samos is much better choice for you (cheaper single/double rooms). I can't say which hotel is bettet, cause there are 2 totally different type of hotels. This year i've choosen Bellevue Vistanova which is also close to the Strip. I'll be there in June (from 18th to 26th of June). I hope there'll be a lot of people :)
Let me know what you think about the changes in Magaluf below. Also check out the drinks restrictions in Magaluf for the Summer here: mallorcaunderthesun.com/restrictions-on-all-inclusive-hotels-in-mallorca/.
Should really keep a balance but not pricing people out, the strip and bcm etc should stay as mad and affordable as ever as it’s not fair for youngsters to have nothing, just like it would be unfair for families to have nothing
Been coming once or twice a year since 1998, and have seen a lot of changes over those years. We used to stay in the Sol Trinidad, but changed to the Guadalupe when Trinidad changed to young ones hotel. We now stay in the Hotel Samos and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Love Magaluf and glad to see its changing back to how it used to be
It’s still there for Brits - you can’t come over for more than 90 days in 180 days (taking into account all Europe trips) . However they want to get this changed for homeowners - let’s see ! 🤞
This place feels like home been so many times ❤ always go in and say ‘Hi’ to my amigo Angel who works in Tom Brown’s when I’m there, I could never tear myself away from this place, LOVE IT!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi Alex nice to see you again . Great a face lift for magaluf Not just a party place for the young. Sound great for family,s Alex thank you so much for taking the time to contact my daughter in law She was delighted Wishing you and your family a very happy new year
It’s all looking good, but it may take a couple of years to shake off its reputation. The Mojito looks like it’s straight out of Miami, lovely ice cream colours. Thanks Alex for the update.
Yes, I thought that too Diane - lovely design with the palm trees in front - very Cuban! I agree and to be honest, I'm not sure it will shake it reputation unless they overhaul the Strip too. Time will tell.
Turning a party hotel into family hotel is very selfish in my eyes. So many family hotel la in that area already. Also the party goers encourage the upscale refurbishment. I first seen it in 2019 when I went and it looks nice. Ppl who come to party want to stay in places anyway. Gone are the days when ppl want to stay hotels like the Inbetweeners movie.
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Thank you. We just found a great holiday package at the Welikehotel Marfil Playa in Sa Coma, is this resort the opposite of Magaluf? 🙏
It’s really interesting to see how it’s changing in regards to the people they aim to attract to Magaluf. It’s looking absolutely stunning there! I think that stag and hen parties etc may get priced out of. Magaluf.
It prices the families out more than the stag/hen parties. Mallorca is one of the most expensive places to go, the average family they are trying to attract can’t afford it when the mainland is far cheaper
Tell you what, those days are going to fly by!!! I can't believe we've gone through Christmas already. And yep, it'll be interesting to see what Magaluf will be like this year!
It is probably time that Magaluf changed and improved, but that will certainly force prices up across the board. This was a great out of season walkabout & update.
Thanks Alex. There goes my £250 holiday for 2 weeks.😂 looks like the lager people have been scared off already . Question is, where are the 18-30s going to stay and get drunk. Seriously though,a big inprovement though mallorca isnt cheap anymore.
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun oh no.sorry to hear it Alex . Thats something you rarely get in mallorca I guess. Bristol is another matter. Hope you get home soon .
I was in contact with the goverment in Majorca and the tourist department. The told me that they don’t want europeans and scandinavians to come to Majorca anymore. They are now going to attrackt the rich american marked and rich chinese marked only.
I can remember a few years back (2014 ish) they came out with the same old stuff and all they wanted was the Russian money and tourists, the menus etc all started having Russian language etc and that lasted about a season then all the Russian tourists all went back to Cyprus.
Hi, great video, I’ve just booked up the furgus club Mallorca in magaluf, originally the BH Mallorca, and only just found out about the excess alcohol laws in magaluf for all inclusive and I was like NOOOOOOOOO 🙈😭😭😭. Been chasing this up as I’ve booked all inclusive with jet2 holidays and apparently jet2 are saying the local alcohol will be unlimited from 11am to 11pm and I’ve messaged the furgus hotel separately as well and I’ve had a response from them also saying that yes the all inclusive does include unlimited local lager and local branded alcohol also soft drinks, coffees etc from 11am till 11pm so I was like YEEEEESSSSSS. Do you know if this would be true with your local experience and knowledge in magaluf maybe the family only hotels are able to get around the law hopefully anyway 😅.Thank you Brett 👍
Currently as stated its in the "Red Zone" so it will be limited to 3 alcoholic drinks at meal times. I have seen loads of people asking the same question and while the hotel is sending emails and responses out with they will be serving full AI, the current rules at present say other wise, so either theyre going to ask for them to be taken out the red zone, or someone somewhere in the hotel doesn't know the current rules in place. The issue with it is IF they was to be able to serve a full AI, then places like Samos and Innside which are over the road will then want to also, as they are also classed as family hotels. Ill wait and see but as stands current rules say no.
Love going magaluf as a non partying person,its the hotels and bars causeing the issues,large groups of drunk brits causing a mess in the hitels and the hotels do nothing about it
I e been going every year since 1986 for me 80s was the best times over there we partied all night but you didn't have the robbing prostitute's and the youngins were much better behaved in them days. Ive got to say the beach bars are really nice but the drink prices are now eye watering. I mostly go to the Piano Bar these days, staff are brilliant and ive had many a good time there. The prices have now stopped us going several times a year which is sad for us as we love the place. Benidorm is taking the place of Magaluf now for us but we got the photos and memories of our amazing times there.
That’s such a shame Daryn and it’s the islands loss not having it’s loyal holidaymakers here. Let’s see how busy the resorts are this summer before prices drop …
Fantastic video Alex. Loved seeing the resort out of season. My goodness there is a lot of work going on there at the moment. Thank you for taking the time to show us all this
We are coming to magaful to the fergus club waterpark woth our 4 children we would never have considered magaful if it weren't for the changes, can't wait.
Alex this is great news we got engaged at Christmas and are thinking of nikki beach as venue I'm going to direct everyone to your page for any questions lol thank you.
Thanks for the video! Encouraged by the words of the younger Roger in Monroe's ("You are our No. 1 singer"), I'll be singing there again for two weeks for the 32nd year starting August 13. Now I'll have to pack because I'm flying to Phuket tonight.
Hi Alex it's great they are trying to get back to family friendly. We're booked for August hoping to get back again earlier in year for a few nights. Step daughter and grandchildren coming over August aswell. 1992 first time I went to Magaluf and still love it. Just hope they don't out price us regulars. Especially as I'm a school cleaning supervisor and unfortunately have to have school holidays. Look forward to returning
Good point there Linda, it's not just families tied to the holidays! I there is room for everyone here, so long as it's clean and safe for all to have fun... let's see!
Between 2001 and 2012, I use to take my 2 children magaluf both now 18 and 24 so I was going when it was family friendly and the period when it was transitioning to a party area. I'm happy it's looking to change back
Never really comment but some of the comments on this video are mad, prob from people who haven’t even been or once in the last 10 years. While it’s true Magaluf is going through some changes it’s being slammed through by local council when covid gave them the perfect chance with their emergency rules. Even so much so that it was said you couldn’t even use ‘Magaluf’ in your new establishment title, because they wanted to push ‘Calvia beach’. The place was once super vibrant and lively day and night is now dead during the day and while night time does fair better it’s nowhere near pre 2020. What you have to remember is (and this is happening) people will just go to other parts of the island, so it pushes a problem minority somewhere else, buses are put on to send people outside ‘the Red zone’ and bringing them back later. The prices are rising so much so it could even price itself out of a market, then what happens to all the locals and business owners when they can’t afford to stay open or hire that extra local member of staff etc. Magaluf will always continue to be a place people go, until you physically can’t anymore or it’s priced that high that other places are better value, but if the teens (and everyone inbetween) who have ‘disposable income’ can’t afford to be there how do they expect a family of 4 to be there? They’ll be able to stay poolside all day eating AI and then what happens to all the restaurants, cafe and bars etc? Last year on the strip a pint of local was €6 in some places while on average it was €3/4 but let that sink in the same place that used to be €1/2 a pint. I can go to Cala D’Or or Palma and sit at a marina and have a pint for less… For what it’s worth, I have no issues with things being modernised and money being spent bringing the place upto date but it’s the way in which it’s being ‘forced’ (same thing is happening in Ibiza to) Personally I’ve been coming for years, multiple times a year. Last year was rough, during the day the fun and noise etc was non existent you could hardly find a bar open on the strip if you did it was empty. (this was end of June) this year I’ve 3 weeks booked so far, time will tell. I love that little place, made many friends and have family who live there as residents.
Hi Scott, firstly, I have to say, a huge thank you for taking the time to write this. I really appreciate your insights and thoughts here and I would like other people to read it. I think too, especially when you compare it to Arenal, and the clip I forgot to include was the police patrolling when I was filming... like they do in the Summer. Patrolling like trouble could've kicked off at any moment. It was very bizarre. I've had some interesting comments here and on the facebook group and when i get a chance I'll pop them into a website article so others can read it if that's ok... I think it's important that regular visitors can have their say, because so much is said about Magaluf, but nooone ever asks those who come here. Cheers Alex
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Hi Alex, that is fine about sharing, sorry it was long i could of wrote more but it was already getting way to long for a YT comment! Magaluf to me is like a second home, and i care loads about it and the people who live and work there. Keep up your fantastic videos!
We lived there for 3 1/2 years, the place is impossible to live in on an average wage. Apartments over €1000 a month, working only 6-7 months of the year if you’re lucky. While the strip keeps going the reputation remains. There are still loads of lower/mid range hotels and apartments that offer cheap accommodation for the stag/hens. The hotels upgrading and charging a fortune will price themselves out of the market for the average family. Why pay that when the mainland is cheaper, or even Portugal and Greece. The phrase “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” is applicable here.
I knew these hotels were going to change back in May 2022, and I was told by my friend Martin, who owns Benny Hills not far from one of the hotels mentioned
It was a well known “secret” the Fergus had bought the BH complex back in 2022 but did to Covid and bookings etc they opted not to take it on straight away.
I feel like magaluf is just one tiny road (we called it the strip) there are so many family places elsewhere. I can see why they want to get rid of the strip as yes it is full of carnage, but for me it breaks my heart. I worked in maga for 10 years. It was the funniest place in the world and I have the best memories from there as do millions of stag/hen/young people & workers over the years ❤❤. So yeah. If you look at how tiny magaluf is I don't see why it needs to change when everywhere else is family based and they could go there instead x
Damn, might mean the ones open if the others are being refurbed might be filled when I plan to arrive... going up market/families was essential as the party places are footloose(and cycle through in-fashion inter-generation) and there are far cheaper places within a 737/a321 range from the UK.. I expect that is the "push" from the restriction laws that has lead to the change this year rather than next because it's an early Easter and a longer potential season they are missing being closed until the late spring.
Sorry to hijack this video...we're in Majorca today and tomorrow (12+13/1/24) and would be grateful if you could recommend a few restaurants where we can get 3 course nice meals. Thank you
Hi, during January and February up til the end of March, some places that were open before Christmas will close for refurbishments in resorts. I havne't been to CAn Pastill this week at all so can't comment.. However there is plenty open around the island and in Palma. I haven't been back long so I didn't actually go out specifically looking at restaurants when I made this video. There is a great Spanish place next to Benny Hills in Magaluf called the Europe Restaurant serving Spanish food, if it's magaluf you are looking for, but my recommendation would be to go to Palma.
@@nattiewood9855 I think Zeplins etc is open in Maga tomorrow - check their Facebook - also check the calvia noticeboard Facebook group as they normally update restaurants that are open !
Hey do you have any updates on the fergus water park magaluf? I know it’s due to open on the 16th but seen some pictures which doesn’t look like it’s ready 🙈
I'll come help if it isn't ready haha, also love your channel binged about 3 hours last night, and yes, that would be great. I'm looking forward to it 😊
Hi, Alex just watched your video again we have booked for June to the Fergus club waterpark four adults four children and just wondering with it being a family hotel is the drinks rule that was in place in Magaluf still in place on the alinclusive package . Keep up the good work Regards John.
Hello, we’re looking to book Magaluf in beginning of April as we’ve heard it’s starting to become more premium. Will places be open? Or recommend coming later in the year?
could easily see it getting re named playa porrassa in future years. the club scene has long gone. i think its a great move and will bring people in as the club culture vanishes into the history books. Benidorm did it. creating an old town vibe would be a good way to blend palma nova into magaluf( all those low level shops at the base of torrenova) bit grotty anyway in that bit. love going back again and again to palma nova in more recent times and lived out the for 6 months over a summer in magaluf around 2001. great video thank you Alex
Thanks so much for commenting Pete. I really appreciate it! I guess the Strip will keep Magaluf alive partywise for a little longer - people will still come, but I'm sure they have a plan to overhaul that area too. Let's see.
It will only work as a family hotel if they reject stag party groups.
When I went to palma nova, i read the reviews of several "family hotels" as they claimed, but the reviews of families said that the hotel was still full of stag and hen parties that made loads of noise until 4-5am and ruined their family holiday with young children.
Oh wow, thanks for this comment. And very interesting to know this. 👍
1st, 2nd and 3rd hotel are changing to more family-friendly style.
But i have one question i'd like to ask.
Which hotel will be designed for young adult party lovers?
I was in Magaluf in August 2022 in HM Martinique.
Last year (2023) i was in September in Hotel Samos.
This year (2024) i'm coming in June.
I'll stay in Bellevue Vistanova.
I've already booked Ultimate Party Package from Party Hard Travel.
But i've also bought ticket for Heatwave Booze Cruise :)
Hi Andrew! Great question! Watch this space. I've got a few vids in the planner for Magaluf over the coming months! (ps. I'd love to know which your favourite hotel is and why )
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun great :)
I've already stayed in HM Martinique and Hotel Samos.
HM Martinique is located in quiet area of Magaluf. But it's still not far away from the strip.
If you don't have problem with walking, HM Martinique will be a great place.
Modern hotel with great restaurant and pool.
But if you mostly drive car at home and you aren't big fun of walking, i would choose Hotel Samos.
It's located in the center of Magaluf. Just next door to BCM and about 300 yrds from the Strip.
I can recomend HM Martinique for families or group of friends (they have nice apartments), but if you come alone to Magaluf and want to join some group for parties - then Hotel Samos is much better choice for you (cheaper single/double rooms).
I can't say which hotel is bettet, cause there are 2 totally different type of hotels.
This year i've choosen Bellevue Vistanova which is also close to the Strip.
I'll be there in June (from 18th to 26th of June).
I hope there'll be a lot of people :)
Let me know what you think about the changes in Magaluf below. Also check out the drinks restrictions in Magaluf for the Summer here: mallorcaunderthesun.com/restrictions-on-all-inclusive-hotels-in-mallorca/.
Should really keep a balance but not pricing people out, the strip and bcm etc should stay as mad and affordable as ever as it’s not fair for youngsters to have nothing, just like it would be unfair for families to have nothing
Hi Alex, Greetings from a rainy, windy and cloudy New York. Thanks for the update. It’s all because of the adjacent more upscale Palma Nova, I’ll bet.
Happy new year Ed!! I hope it’s not too cold over in NYC. I think you maybe right - it’s all going very ⬆️ - up market and up in price !
Been coming once or twice a year since 1998, and have seen a lot of changes over those years. We used to stay in the Sol Trinidad, but changed to the Guadalupe when Trinidad changed to young ones hotel. We now stay in the Hotel Samos and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Love Magaluf and glad to see its changing back to how it used to be
Thanks so much for commenting Alison. Making it a welcome resort for everyone can't be a bad thing 🤗
Thanks for that it all looks good. What happened about the 90 day rule?
It’s still there for Brits - you can’t come over for more than 90 days in 180 days (taking into account all Europe trips) . However they want to get this changed for homeowners - let’s see ! 🤞
This place feels like home been so many times ❤ always go in and say ‘Hi’ to my amigo Angel who works in Tom Brown’s when I’m there, I could never tear myself away from this place, LOVE IT!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
I’ll keep an eye out for him !
Oasis Sahara! Wokaluf 😭
Can you do an update video when the BH hotel turns to the Fergus please - as I’m booked to go there in August with my family please
I have some content ideas for this !
Hi Alex, I’m due to fly out to Majorca in June and watching your videos is a great way to see the best places to go while on holiday.
Awww thanks so much Tony! Thanks for watching!
And hope you get to Sa Calobra this winter 🥶 😮
Ah yes !! I’d better get that on my list before the cyclists arrive and I forget !
Happy new year Alex , great video always a good thing when you see investment 👍😉
Hi Alex nice to see you again .
Great a face lift for magaluf
Not just a party place for the young.
Sound great for family,s
Alex thank you so much for taking the time to contact my daughter in law
She was delighted
Wishing you and your family a very happy new year
Happy new year to you Janice - I hope to meet her at somepoint during the year! Her workshops sound super interesting !
It’s all looking good, but it may take a couple of years to shake off its reputation. The Mojito looks like it’s straight out of Miami, lovely ice cream colours. Thanks Alex for the update.
Yes, I thought that too Diane - lovely design with the palm trees in front - very Cuban! I agree and to be honest, I'm not sure it will shake it reputation unless they overhaul the Strip too. Time will tell.
Turning a party hotel into family hotel is very selfish in my eyes. So many family hotel la in that area already. Also the party goers encourage the upscale refurbishment. I first seen it in 2019 when I went and it looks nice. Ppl who come to party want to stay in places anyway. Gone are the days when ppl want to stay hotels like the Inbetweeners movie.
Can you recommend a resort with lots of things to do (bars, restaurants, shopping etc) away from Magaluf & Palma Nova.
Any of the others ! Try Puerto Pollensa
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Thank you. We just found a great holiday package at the Welikehotel Marfil Playa in Sa Coma, is this resort the opposite of Magaluf? 🙏
i understand why we all know the negatives of drinkers but they spend a lot of money!!😎
Their liver must be very happy
Chris, that's a very good point!
It won't work.. I've been in the travel industry 40 years and worked for 3 years in Magaluf as a rep.. image and perception is everything....
It’s really interesting to see how it’s changing in regards to the people they aim to attract to Magaluf. It’s looking absolutely stunning there! I think that stag and hen parties etc may get priced out of. Magaluf.
It prices the families out more than the stag/hen parties. Mallorca is one of the most expensive places to go, the average family they are trying to attract can’t afford it when the mainland is far cheaper
True Sofia !
Very interesting video Alex, Strange to see the resort so empty. Only 86 days until I'm in Puerto Pollensa. Best wishes, John
I agree, very interesting video topic.
Tell you what, those days are going to fly by!!! I can't believe we've gone through Christmas already. And yep, it'll be interesting to see what Magaluf will be like this year!
@silentcentury thank you 🤗
It is probably time that Magaluf changed and improved, but that will certainly force prices up across the board. This was a great out of season walkabout & update.
Thanks Faith!
Have u ever done a video on alcudia suite ths was very frst apartments i stayed in at alcudia were terrific apartments
No, not yet - I’ll look it up . Filming in hotels is always dependent on the hoteliers - let’s see
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun thank you gd lk
Thanks Alex. There goes my £250 holiday for 2 weeks.😂 looks like the lager people have been scared off already . Question is, where are the 18-30s going to stay and get drunk. Seriously though,a big inprovement though mallorca isnt cheap anymore.
That’s the sad thing Glyn - going on holiday is now a big investment
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun yeah,that reminds me. How was your uk vacation
@@Glyn-r still waiting to take off IN THE FOG 😭 otherwise great !
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun oh no.sorry to hear it Alex . Thats something you rarely get in mallorca I guess. Bristol is another matter. Hope you get home soon .
Great video Alex I think it will take a few years to get rid of it's reputation
Thanks April!
Spent many holidays in the 80''s at the Sol Trinidad which I see has also been refurbished and renamed.
I was in contact with the goverment in Majorca and the tourist department. The told me that they don’t want europeans and scandinavians to come to Majorca anymore. They are now going to attrackt the rich american marked and rich chinese marked only.
I can remember a few years back (2014 ish) they came out with the same old stuff and all they wanted was the Russian money and tourists, the menus etc all started having Russian language etc and that lasted about a season then all the Russian tourists all went back to Cyprus.
I would say congrats for getting to talk to them as I’ve had little success !
First resort I went to in Majorca 🎉🎉
Hi, great video, I’ve just booked up the furgus club Mallorca in magaluf, originally the BH Mallorca, and only just found out about the excess alcohol laws in magaluf for all inclusive and I was like NOOOOOOOOO 🙈😭😭😭. Been chasing this up as I’ve booked all inclusive with jet2 holidays and apparently jet2 are saying the local alcohol will be unlimited from 11am to 11pm and I’ve messaged the furgus hotel separately as well and I’ve had a response from them also saying that yes the all inclusive does include unlimited local lager and local branded alcohol also soft drinks, coffees etc from 11am till 11pm so I was like YEEEEESSSSSS. Do you know if this would be true with your local experience and knowledge in magaluf maybe the family only hotels are able to get around the law hopefully anyway 😅.Thank you Brett 👍
Currently as stated its in the "Red Zone" so it will be limited to 3 alcoholic drinks at meal times. I have seen loads of people asking the same question and while the hotel is sending emails and responses out with they will be serving full AI, the current rules at present say other wise, so either theyre going to ask for them to be taken out the red zone, or someone somewhere in the hotel doesn't know the current rules in place. The issue with it is IF they was to be able to serve a full AI, then places like Samos and Innside which are over the road will then want to also, as they are also classed as family hotels. Ill wait and see but as stands current rules say no.
Love going magaluf as a non partying person,its the hotels and bars causeing the issues,large groups of drunk brits causing a mess in the hitels and the hotels do nothing about it
I e been going every year since 1986 for me 80s was the best times over there we partied all night but you didn't have the robbing prostitute's and the youngins were much better behaved in them days.
Ive got to say the beach bars are really nice but the drink prices are now eye watering.
I mostly go to the Piano Bar these days, staff are brilliant and ive had many a good time there.
The prices have now stopped us going several times a year which is sad for us as we love the place.
Benidorm is taking the place of Magaluf now for us but we got the photos and memories of our amazing times there.
That’s such a shame Daryn and it’s the islands loss not having it’s loyal holidaymakers here. Let’s see how busy the resorts are this summer before prices drop …
Interesting video & great comments. Will see what happens in the summer. 🤔
Fantastic video Alex. Loved seeing the resort out of season. My goodness there is a lot of work going on there at the moment. Thank you for taking the time to show us all this
My pleasure Tommy. It's such a bizarre thing to say, but I had such a chilled out relaxing time in Magaluf! Noone around and just so peaceful. LOL!
@@MallorcaUnderTheSunrelaxing time in magaluf!!!! God, who wouldda thought that, 😂😂😂😂
We lived in Magaluf for 3 1/2 years and I preferred it in winter. I hope the changes and upgrades work but unfortunately doubt it will.
I think you might be right!
We are coming to magaful to the fergus club waterpark woth our 4 children we would never have considered magaful if it weren't for the changes, can't wait.
I can't wait to hear what you think!
It’s all looking good 😊
Hi Sarah !!
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun 👋
Alex this is great news we got engaged at Christmas and are thinking of nikki beach as venue I'm going to direct everyone to your page for any questions lol thank you.
Awww, CONGRATULATIONS!!! And thank you!!! ps sounds like a great plan!
What a great idea!! ❤
When they talk about turning it into a "premium" destination, what they really mean is it's going to cost you more to go there!
Ha, basically!
Stayed in the apartments in 1998 when it was the Fiesta Magamar. Coming 9th May and staying in Hotel Samos for 12 days x
WOW! That's many years of Magaluf holidays. The Samos looks like a lovely hotel too. I made a video just after it had benn refurbished in 2021!
Missing the old Magaluf, but 🙄
Thanks for the video! Encouraged by the words of the younger Roger in Monroe's ("You are our No. 1 singer"), I'll be singing there again for two weeks for the 32nd year starting August 13. Now I'll have to pack because I'm flying to Phuket tonight.
Oh wow!!! Keep me posted when you're on, and I'll try and pop down.
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun I'll be on every night for two weeks starting August 13. Greetings from a sunny and hot (35C) Patong Beach, Phuket.
Hi Alex it's great they are trying to get back to family friendly. We're booked for August hoping to get back again earlier in year for a few nights. Step daughter and grandchildren coming over August aswell. 1992 first time I went to Magaluf and still love it. Just hope they don't out price us regulars. Especially as I'm a school cleaning supervisor and unfortunately have to have school holidays. Look forward to returning
Good point there Linda, it's not just families tied to the holidays! I there is room for everyone here, so long as it's clean and safe for all to have fun... let's see!
Between 2001 and 2012, I use to take my 2 children magaluf both now 18 and 24 so I was going when it was family friendly and the period when it was transitioning to a party area. I'm happy it's looking to change back
Never really comment but some of the comments on this video are mad, prob from people who haven’t even been or once in the last 10 years.
While it’s true Magaluf is going through some changes it’s being slammed through by local council when covid gave them the perfect chance with their emergency rules. Even so much so that it was said you couldn’t even use ‘Magaluf’ in your new establishment title, because they wanted to push ‘Calvia beach’.
The place was once super vibrant and lively day and night is now dead during the day and while night time does fair better it’s nowhere near pre 2020.
What you have to remember is (and this is happening) people will just go to other parts of the island, so it pushes a problem minority somewhere else, buses are put on to send people outside ‘the Red zone’ and bringing them back later. The prices are rising so much so it could even price itself out of a market, then what happens to all the locals and business owners when they can’t afford to stay open or hire that extra local member of staff etc.
Magaluf will always continue to be a place people go, until you physically can’t anymore or it’s priced that high that other places are better value, but if the teens (and everyone inbetween) who have ‘disposable income’ can’t afford to be there how do they expect a family of 4 to be there? They’ll be able to stay poolside all day eating AI and then what happens to all the restaurants, cafe and bars etc?
Last year on the strip a pint of local was €6 in some places while on average it was €3/4 but let that sink in the same place that used to be €1/2 a pint. I can go to Cala D’Or or Palma and sit at a marina and have a pint for less…
For what it’s worth, I have no issues with things being modernised and money being spent bringing the place upto date but it’s the way in which it’s being ‘forced’ (same thing is happening in Ibiza to)
Personally I’ve been coming for years, multiple times a year. Last year was rough, during the day the fun and noise etc was non existent you could hardly find a bar open on the strip if you did it was empty. (this was end of June) this year I’ve 3 weeks booked so far, time will tell. I love that little place, made many friends and have family who live there as residents.
Hi Scott, firstly, I have to say, a huge thank you for taking the time to write this. I really appreciate your insights and thoughts here and I would like other people to read it. I think too, especially when you compare it to Arenal, and the clip I forgot to include was the police patrolling when I was filming... like they do in the Summer. Patrolling like trouble could've kicked off at any moment. It was very bizarre. I've had some interesting comments here and on the facebook group and when i get a chance I'll pop them into a website article so others can read it if that's ok... I think it's important that regular visitors can have their say, because so much is said about Magaluf, but nooone ever asks those who come here. Cheers Alex
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Hi Alex, that is fine about sharing, sorry it was long i could of wrote more but it was already getting way to long for a YT comment! Magaluf to me is like a second home, and i care loads about it and the people who live and work there. Keep up your fantastic videos!
We lived there for 3 1/2 years, the place is impossible to live in on an average wage. Apartments over €1000 a month, working only 6-7 months of the year if you’re lucky. While the strip keeps going the reputation remains. There are still loads of lower/mid range hotels and apartments that offer cheap accommodation for the stag/hens. The hotels upgrading and charging a fortune will price themselves out of the market for the average family. Why pay that when the mainland is cheaper, or even Portugal and Greece. The phrase “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” is applicable here.
It looks like a Sunday morning as the beach and town are deserted@ 😊
I filmed this on a Tuesday daytime!
I knew these hotels were going to change back in May 2022, and I was told by my friend Martin, who owns Benny Hills not far from one of the hotels mentioned
yes! Benny Hills is just round the corner !
It was a well known “secret” the Fergus had bought the BH complex back in 2022 but did to Covid and bookings etc they opted not to take it on straight away.
I feel like magaluf is just one tiny road (we called it the strip) there are so many family places elsewhere. I can see why they want to get rid of the strip as yes it is full of carnage, but for me it breaks my heart. I worked in maga for 10 years. It was the funniest place in the world and I have the best memories from there as do millions of stag/hen/young people & workers over the years ❤❤. So yeah. If you look at how tiny magaluf is I don't see why it needs to change when everywhere else is family based and they could go there instead x
We saw all the wild chickens last year walking around that hotel
Hahaha, yes! Chickens are everywhere at the moment too! Maybe it's because poeple aren't around, but the chickens are everywhere!
hi, i'll be there soon. Is there uber from Palma airport? or is it better a taxi? thanks
Head to the taxi rank !
Damn, might mean the ones open if the others are being refurbed might be filled when I plan to arrive... going up market/families was essential as the party places are footloose(and cycle through in-fashion inter-generation) and there are far cheaper places within a 737/a321 range from the UK.. I expect that is the "push" from the restriction laws that has lead to the change this year rather than next because it's an early Easter and a longer potential season they are missing being closed until the late spring.
Sorry to hijack this video...we're in Majorca today and tomorrow (12+13/1/24) and would be grateful if you could recommend a few restaurants where we can get 3 course nice meals. Thank you
We're in Can Pastilla, but happy to travel 30 ish mins
Hi, during January and February up til the end of March, some places that were open before Christmas will close for refurbishments in resorts. I havne't been to CAn Pastill this week at all so can't comment.. However there is plenty open around the island and in Palma. I haven't been back long so I didn't actually go out specifically looking at restaurants when I made this video. There is a great Spanish place next to Benny Hills in Magaluf called the Europe Restaurant serving Spanish food, if it's magaluf you are looking for, but my recommendation would be to go to Palma.
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun ooh, thank you for the tip. We'll head to Palma tomorrow for lunch, then perhaps Magaluf for dinner. X
@@nattiewood9855 I think Zeplins etc is open in Maga tomorrow - check their Facebook - also check the calvia noticeboard Facebook group as they normally update restaurants that are open !
Hey do you have any updates on the fergus water park magaluf? I know it’s due to open on the 16th but seen some pictures which doesn’t look like it’s ready 🙈
I'll be back soon!
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun thank you x
I love Magaluf🎉😊
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Booked this for me and family hope its done in 126 days haha😅
LOL, it should be - I'll go back and make updates, don't worry!
I'll come help if it isn't ready haha, also love your channel binged about 3 hours last night, and yes, that would be great. I'm looking forward to it 😊
@@azg2799 oh bless you thank you !! Ps. This is Spain you may have to 😜
Hi, Alex just watched your video again we have booked for June to the Fergus club waterpark four adults four children and just wondering with it being a family hotel is the drinks rule that was in place in Magaluf still in place on the alinclusive package . Keep up the good work Regards John.
Currently as rule stands it is in the 'red zone' so AI is restricted to 3 alcoholic at meal times only.
About time !!
It looks so empty we are traveling on the February 18 is it gonna be that empty really?
yes!
Stags & hens parties....oh my goooshhhhhh
Soon they will be an rare sight in the resort (maybe)!
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun i wish, my lovely Alex.....
You guys ruined it before the real menaces could even get there
“You guys” ??
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun 🙈
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Hello, we’re looking to book Magaluf in beginning of April as we’ve heard it’s starting to become more premium. Will places be open? Or recommend coming later in the year?
Seems like rebuilding continue in april, ready may-june
Depends where you stay. But places will start to open up.
As long has the rif-raf don't move to Santa Ponsa.
It could happen!
she has such a sexy voice
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Thank you Alex.
You're welcome!
New Fergus hotel will continue parties or it will be fully family hotel, or blend of both?
It's supposed to be a new family hotel
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun than i book it 👍
Great video
Thank you!
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Oh my goodness, thank you very much for this! 🤗
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thanks!