Page last updated: 14 October 2024
Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is known for its beaches, diverse culture, and historic landmarks, attracting a wide range of travellers every year.
How many tourists visit Mallorca each year?
Over 12.47 million international and domestic tourists visited Mallorca in 2023.1
- In 2018, Mallorca welcomed 11.7 million international visitors. This decreased slightly to 11.6 million visits in 2019. 2018 marked the highest number of recorded international visitors in pre-pandemic years.
- When the pandemic began in 2020, this number dropped by 82% to over 2 million visits.
- By 2021, Mallorca experienced an increase of 185% in international tourism with 5.7 million international tourists.
- Inbound tourism rose with 11.4 million visitors in 2022 and continued to recover in 2023 with 12.4 million visitors, surpassing the number of tourists in 2019 by 6.9%.
How many people visited Mallorca in 2024?
- Over 9.7 million international and domestic tourists visited Mallorca from January to August 2024.
| Mallorca Visitors 2024 | |
| Month | Number of International and Domestic Visitors |
| Jan 2024 | 228,097 |
| Feb 2024 | 297,752 |
| Mar 2024 | 547,758 |
| Apr 2024 | 1,204,582 |
| May 2024 | 1,609,122 |
| Jun 2024 | 1,789,167 |
| Jul 2024 | 2,029,308 |
| Aug 2024 | 2,001,960 |
How many people visited Mallorca in 2023?
- Mallorca received 12.48 million visitors in 2023, including 10.69 million international tourists and 1.78 million domestic travellers.
How much do tourists spend in Mallorca every year?
Tourists spent €17.6 million ($18.57 billion) while visiting the Balearic Islands including Mallorca in 2023.
- Tourists generated €14.84 billion ($15.84 billion) in Mallorca in 2019.
- This number decreased to €1.83 billion ($1.96 billion) in 2020 due to coronavirus travel restrictions and fewer international visitors. This increased by 21% in 2021 to €7.2 billion ($7.78 billion).
- In 2022, this increased further to €15.2 billion ($16.2 billion), surpassing 2019’s total expenditure by 30%. Continuing the trend in 2023, tourists spent almost €17.62 billion ($18.9 billion).
How much does Mallorca make from tourism?
- In 2023, the overall tourist spending in the Balearic Islands was €17.62 billion ($18.9 billion).
Which countries visit Mallorca the most?
The leading sources of foreign tourists to Mallorca are from Germany, followed by the United Kingdom.
- In 2023, Germany was the top source of international visitors to Mallorca, accounting for 4.23 million visits with over 39% of market share.
- The United Kingdom contributed about 21%, with 2.32 million tourist visits.
How long do visitors stay in Mallorca?
- Generally, tourists spend 6-8 days exploring Mallorca’s popular attractions each year.
- In 2023 and 2022, the average stay was 7.17 and 7.48, respectively. The longest average stay of tourists reached 8.13 days in 2021.
How popular is Mallorca as a tourist destination?
- Mallorca was the top regional holiday destination in Europe for 2023, with UK hotel bookings up by 50%.
- It was also classified as the most tourist-intensive region in Europe, based on the ratio of tourists to residents.2
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When were Mallorca’s busiest months in 2023?
- August: 1,985,711 visitors
- July: 1,932,209 visitors
- June: 1,673,381 visitors
- September: 1,603,915 visitors
- May: 1,487,422 visitors
What are the main reasons people visit Mallorca?
- 13.68 million people travel to Mallorca for leisure, recreation, and vacations (94% of the total visits).
- Business travel accounted for 2% with just 316,279 visits.
- There were 421,888 visits for other reasons, showing a smaller yet diverse set of motivations for travel to Mallorca.
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Mallorca Travel Statistics – International & Domestic Tourism
- Pre-Pandemic Period (2009-2019): Mallorca experienced steady growth in both international and domestic visits, peaking in 2018 with 11.79 million visitors.
- Pandemic Impact (2020-2021): The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted tourism, causing an 82% drop in visitor numbers in both segments.
Top Attractions in Mallorca
- Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma (La Seu): A major cathedral in Palma, noted for its architecture, stained glass windows, and views of the bay.
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina: A 14th-century palace with royal apartments, gardens, and views, reflecting Mallorca’s royal history.
- Alcúdia’s Old Town: A mediaeval town with cobbled streets, ancient walls, plazas, shops, and cafes.
- Cala Figuera: A fishing village with clear waters and cliffs, suitable for swimming and dining.
- Palma Aquarium: An attraction featuring marine species and Europe’s deepest shark tank, with interactive exhibits.
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