Magaluf

Anya Jade Sadler recently travelled to Magaluf with a friend as the pair wanted to soak up the sun; however, despite hoping to catch a tan, they ended up coming home with something totally different

There’s nothing like jetting off on holiday to spend some time in the sun but, sometimes, you don’t always come home with a tan. Anya Jade Sadler recently shared her experience of travelling to Spain, and it’s fair to say Magaluf was a little different to what she expected.

She shared a clip on TikTok which showed her and another woman at the party hotspot, and she admitted they ventured on holiday in a bid to get some September sun. Despite their intentions, it seems mother nature had other plans, as the weather made it rather tricky to catch a tan at the popular destination.

Magaluf has long had a reputation for being a party hotspot, and it’s also known for the good weather. However, Anya seems to have been left a little underwhelmed by the experience, and it’s not the first time Magaluf has left someone amazed.

Over a video of them dancing in the rain, Anya wrote: “POV: You come to Maga for September sun.” Underneath, her friend cheekily quipped: “Knew I should have packed my wellie boots.”

Based on the video shared, it seems as though the only thing they will return home with is soggy clothes, as their shorts and vest tops look soaking as they walk around in the rain. Though they have sunglasses on their heads, it’s clear they don’t need them as the sky is totally grey.

Even though the rain pours in the clip, they seem to make the best of the situation. Luckily, they could laugh about it, even though they hoped to top up their tans while being away.

Little you may know, this week the municipality of Calvià (Palmanova, Magaluf, Illetas and Paguera) was hit by a severe storm with strong winds and heavy rain. The weather led to several incidents across the area.

This week Palma in particular saw the impact of the high winds, as the area witnessed up-rooted trees and damage to property and vehicles. Delays were also experienced on some flights.

However, it looks as though the weather is set to improve for the rest of the week, with sunnier climates being predicted. According to the Met Office, highs of 29°C will be seen this week, with sunny weather mostly forecast.

It should be noted that, generally speaking, Magaluf is hot and pleasant in September, with daytime temperatures typically reaching highs of around 26°C to 28°C. As well as this, warm sea temperatures usually lie at around 25°C, making it ideal for beaches and outdoor activities.

Visitors should be mindful that it can still be slightly cooler, and there is a greater potential for scattered rain showers when compared to the peak summer months. During the evenings, temperatures are usually around 16°C to 20°C.

TUI states: “Summers in Magaluf are typically warm, making September a pleasant month to visit. During this time, visitors can expect mild temperatures, moderated rainfall and plenty of sunshine, creating perfect conditions for outdoor exploration.

“The weather is typically conducive to enjoying the outdoor sights and local attractions of this picturesque Spanish locale. Rainfall in September tends to be occasional and scattered, not typically intense or persistent.

“It should not notably disrupt outdoor plans, so travellers can feel confident in arranging their daily excursions.”

Brits remain a big part of the tourist market in Magaluf and Majorca more broadly. Every year more than 2.3 million Brits head to Majorca, which accounts for around 26% of the total tourist traffic

A Spanish holiday island typically bustling with Brits has been snapped looking empty and ghostly.

Miguel Perez-Marsa, president of the island’s ABONE nightclub and entertainment association, has told local press business is booming in the German-popular party resort of Playa de Palma near the Majorcan capital.

However, he has claimed young Brits are turning their backs on Magaluf – where holidaymakers from other European countries were once a rare sight in the summer season – because they have been “demonized.”

Dozens of beach sunbeds lay empty yesterday as thousands of Spanish teenagers from Valencia partying after end-of-year school exams took over the resort, with some bar owners admitting they were opening up later to cater for the new type of tourists they were receiving.

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Mr Perez-Marsa said the gap left by the British was being filled by French and Italian tourists who tend to drink less than UK party animals and don’t spend as much going out at night. He went on to claim that British youngsters who have traditionally packed out the noisy nightspots of Magaluf’s brash Punta Ballena party strip had been “steam-rollered”, by island authorities.

Mr Perez-Marsa also said more British families were visiting Magaluf but complained they were opting for all-inclusive deals that meant they spent less outside their hotels.

Magaluf’s infamous party strip has been under the spotlight since Majorca’s leading politician at the time, Jose Ramon Bauza, slammed Punta Ballena as “500 metres of shame”. This came after an 18-year-old girl was tricked into performing sex acts for a supposed free holiday, only to receive a cocktail named ‘Holiday’.

Fines reaching up to £50,000 were introduced for tourists caught balcony jumping, and alcohol service with meals at all-inclusive hotels in areas like Magaluf was restricted under a regional government decree targeting ‘drunken tourism’, introduced five years ago.

Last year saw even stricter measures, including £1,300 penalties for street drinking and mandatory night-time shutdowns of alcohol-selling shops in parts of Magaluf.

Brits remain a big part of the tourist market in Magaluf and Majorca more broadly. Every year more than 2.3 million Brits head to Majorca, which accounts for around 26% of the total tourist traffic. The major share is still the Germans with more than 3.4 million, equating to 40% of the total. There are around 340,000 Scandinavians, 238,000 French, 160,000 Swiss, and 136,000 Irish.

Last year the mayor of Calvia, Juan Antonio Amengual, announced that that “all Brits are welcome” in Magalluf. The mayor says that there is some “tourismphobia” on account of the behaviour of some tourists, but most certainly not all. “We want people to enjoy their holidays with respect between tourists and residents.”