DON'T Be Part of the Problem in Mallorca | Responsible Tourism Mallorca
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In my Update from Mallorca, I explain how you can avoid being part of the problem and how to holiday responsibly in Mallorca.
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On holiday I always buy from local businesses, never the chains
I do both. So locals can buy from chains but tourists can't?
Great update. I also don't like seeing half dressed people in supermarkets! 🙄
@@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.
@@TonyRea-ok1usit’s great isn’t it 😂
Think you are so right. Cannot get my head around visitors leaving rubbish behind. It takes no effort to move it.
People who leave rubbish behind on holidays, do the same thing at home. 🤷🏻♂️
Caught you filming in Puerto Pollensa last night. We were sitting in Sea Side restaurant on Pine Walk. My wife was all star struck 😂.
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Very good advice Alex. I enjoy eating in the Spanish restaurants and bars. There is no excuse for not showing respect. Best wishes, John
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
We always support the local businesses. Great advice for everyone visiting any tourist resort. And, Ooh Matron!
@@amosingh3593 😂
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
Ill be there 17th August for the 1st time in 20 years with my partner.. can not wait 😍
Enjoy every minute !
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun thank you very much.. we plan to 😆
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.
Fantastic Monday update Alex. Really good information
@@tommymoffat5633 thanks so much Tommy !
The Local people of Mallorca always respond well, if you show them respect.
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
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!
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.
@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.
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.
👏 Starbucks coffee in my opinion is not the best !
We coming over Friday and I can not wait…… hope we get to see you also. 😊
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 🤗👍
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!
Food snobs ? lol No just asking people to consider supporting local businesses. Nothing to get angry about.
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
There are loads of tours and excursions here mallorcaunderthesun.com/experiences/
Great video thank you Alex I always buy from local restaurants they are lovely
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
I totally agree - especially with in the U.K. !
Great video. Wish people would respect places they visit as they deserve
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
Great tip about the cleanliness of the different toilets. Thanks.
always come over and support the local restaurants 😊
We come twice a year and always go to Benny Hills, Bosses Bar, Tom Browns, Robinson Crusoes. Always go to local bars/restauants
And they are fantastic places too and so welcoming with great food !
We are on our final nights most off our money has gone to Olive tree and three brothers in palmanova
I hope you have had a fantastic time Stephen 🤗
More than likely burger king is franchised to a local business man
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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. 😊
don't let pompous people guilt you about where you want to eat.
Exactly it’s my bloody holiday and I’ll spend money/eat where I want, guilting people to do it their way.
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.
Fair comment! Probably because they can’t afford to eat elsewhere let alone afford 20€ to 70€ for a sunbed for the day !
It’s true KFC and McDs is full of Spaniards 😄.
Oh and yes a massive congratulations for you reaching 34k subscribers 😊🤗👍
Thank you so much 😀 I can’t believe it!
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.
Sounds great!
Thank you Alex ❤ great insightful video!
Thank you!
I been watching since last year can i just say you are not painting this in a good light recently 😮
I totally agree support the local businesses they're great value for money😂
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.
❤️ this comment !!
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.
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 .
@@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
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.
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 !
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 .
Forgot to mention that any protests out there,are nothing compared to what we are having in uk. Mad dogs and englishmen,.
I forgot about the cigarettes being thrown out of cars! And lol I saw the irony of that clip!
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.
Thanks for the video Alex, it's important to have this kind of positive message and encourage people to behave properly.
Love Mallorca but have decided to go elsewhere, September 😢
I am come over in September
@@garethrose2426enjoy !!
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?
Absolutely.
Dress respectfully
Act respectfully
Try to support local business
100%
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Good Advice Alex. Thank you.
Ahhh finally a nice comment - thank you ! 😅
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.
It is just hard to enforce
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 .
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?
Cala Millor 4 weeks today and I won't be setting foot in the big chains. Local all the way for me.
Love this !
Thanks for the video
Roll on September 😎
Alex what is holiday tax spent on ☀️😎
I couldn’t tell you but I’d like visibility too !
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
Has pollensa got sunbeds yet
Yes ! Watch my live stream from last night !
@@MallorcaUnderTheSun i did watch it lol need go specsavers alex 😃
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...
Oh bless you !! Thanks for caring!
Can’t believe people need to be reminded to clear their rubbish. Disgraceful behaviour
Yep !
Used to enjoy your videos now you’re just preaching and making people feel guilty about going and eating at a chain!
Sorry if you feel guilty- it’s just information to ask people to be respectful- it’s not a rule book lol
Also bad for your health all those US chains
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.
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.....!
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🤔
There are loads of places crying out for staff this summer - getting any kind of service job here isn’t difficult.
@@MallorcaUnderTheSunfood snobbery again!
@@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.
Spain, a place that relies on Tourism and yet doesn't want it.. lol
I am going over in September for 10 day and i cant with
Who said Spain doesn’t want it lol
@@garethrose2426have an amazing time !!
Why travel to buy the same junk you get at home 😮
Support local businesses. The money stays local instead of being exported to USA, for example.
🙏🏼 yes!!!!
Simply don’t travel to the island, hostile environment
😂 ridiculous
Why on earth would you come to Mallorca for a Starbucks or MaDonalds??!!?!!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Great comment - never heard Magaluf being called “Wokealuf” !!
04:40 Unbelievable, just too much effort involved to deposit a can in a bin 🚮 06:30 Ignorant no shirt culture rules! 🐻
😅yep
Great advice Alex, thanks.