19 Sep, 2024 @ 13:31
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Brits are flocking to Spain’s Balearic Islands: UK arrivals soar by 8% in first half of 2024 

A man tragically passed away in the bathroom on a Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Manchester. Credit: Cordon Press image

THE BALEARIC Islands have received over 11,479,118 international tourists between January and August. 

This represents a 6.8% increase on the same period last year. 

According to Turespaña, the islands have welcomed over 2,484,000 tourists in August alone, 6% more than in August 2023. 

That means the Balearics are leading the way in Spain, with 22% of August’s visitors. 

Palma airport saw 1.7 million international passengers (up 6%), while 477,643 travelled through Ibiza (up 4.1%).

Brits made up 23.6% of international arrivals in Spain last month, with an increase of 8.1% compared to 2023. 

The Balearic and Canary Islands absorbed 49% of total British tourists visiting Spain.

Yzabelle Bostyn

After spending much of her childhood in Andalucia and adulthood between Barcelona and Latin America, Yzabelle has settled in the Costa del Sol to put her NCTJ & Journalism Masters to good use. She is particularly interested in travel, vegan food and has been leading the Olive Press Nolotil campaign. Have a story? email yzabelle@theolivepress.es

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