The Truth about Magaluf

3 June 2020

Before the corona lockdown, Magaluf were by many considered one of the Islands hottest holiday destinations seeing increasing numbers of holidaymakers every year. However, despite the resort's evident and growing popularity as a tourist destination, it was never far from controversy. Exaggerated and sensationalistic headlines seen in international media did their share to purport a misguided and disingenuous view of the area. While it’s certainly true that the resort is almost entirely centred on catering to the so-called “alcohol tourism”, it may not be quite as deserving of the negative attention it gets.

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A Party Destination for Young People #

One thing needs to be clear; Magaluf is a place young people go to drink. Whether or not this is done safely, of course, remains purely an individual choice. It is important to consider that for every person getting themselves in trouble, thousands of others are able to enjoy themselves responsibly.

A Clampdown on Drinking #

Despite the fact that Mallorca urgently needs tourists to arrive on the island to economically survive the COVID-19 crisis, the Balearic government is strictly adhering to the goal it set itself in recent years: To attract the “right kind of visitors”. To eliminate the worst excesses of drunken tourism seen in recent years, they recently confirmed their ban on self-service alcohol dispensers as they were seen in all-inclusive hotels, limiting the number of free drinks to six a day.

Taking Care in Times of COVID-19 #

Social gatherings of many people in enclosed places are known to be ideal for the virus to spread. No matter how much you crave to release the stress of the past months and forget all your worries in a few nights of uninhibited partying, please, for the time being, don’t! Keep your distance, wear a mask and keep your hands clean. Don’t laugh. I’m dead serious. Keep in mind that in open air locations, the virus as a lesser chance to spread, so stay outside. Mallorcan nights are lovely and warm, so why waste time in stuffy indoors places?

Safe Boozing #

To make Magaluf a safer place, in recent years a group of residents, tourists and season workers alike have rallied together under the aptly-named “Cleaning Up Magaluf” group on Facebook. Members use this platform to organise group walks home or to hotels, so no one would have to do so alone. People give up their nights to patrol the streets in group, as well as their increasingly precious mornings to hold town hall meetings on the subject of public safety.

“Hello followers. Well its not long till the season starts again and we are ready for it”, the group admins promised in February 2020 before corona hit, so there is hope they will continue this valuable work once travelling restrictions will be over and tourists are back on the island.

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A holidaymaker's post in the “Cleaning Up Magaluf” Facebook group, praising current members for their ongoing efforts to keep Magaluf safe.

Street Angels Magaluff

The Street Angels are another group that have been active since 2012.

A little extra help #

Despite well-intentioned people, sometimes things can go wrong. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, do not hesitate to contact the local authorities.

Emergency Number: 112

Ambulance: 061

Guardia Civil (Magaluf): 971 69 37 83

Policia Local (Calvia): 971 00 33 00

Time Well Spent #

There are plenty of ways to enjoy Magaluf without having to indulge in the so-called “Booze Cruise” culture. To help you make the most of it, here’s a short ist of places that could be worth checking out once they have opened their gates again. From a Pirate Adventure Show to Water Park to opulent Beach Clubs and live concerts– Magaluf caters to all tastes and age groups and allows you to do pretty much whatever you please - whether for better or worse.

Pirates Adventure Show: A night-time dinner show consisting of a humorous, outrageous and visually stunning acrobatics performance that offers both a family-friendly version and an uncensored show for adults (Ages 18 and up).
Contact: +34 971 130 659 or

Go-Karting: Situated just across the road from Pirate’s Adventure Show is Magaluf’s own Go-Karting circuit, where children of all ages as well as adults can rent a Go-Kart and take to the tracks.
Contact: +34 971 13 17 34 or http://www.kartingmagaluf.com

Western Water Park: Roughly 500 metres from the Go-Karting circuit you’ll find a bustling Western-Themed water park equipped with an astonishing variety of rides. Those seeking relaxation can take one of the provided rubber rings and float around the Wild River, which spans the entire circumference of the park and isn’t quite as wild as the name implies. Adrenaline seekers may want to brave La Bestia, a collection of four terrifyingly fun slides; the infamous “yellow slide” and its thirty metre vertical drop is sure to challenge even the most daring of visitors. There are plenty of kids' areas, as well as swimming pools, wave pools and hot tubs. Lawn, sunbeds and parasols are all provided for those wanting a break from the water. The park does, of course, also offer many food options, mainly consisting of typical theme-park food with a few restaurants thrown in. A much more economically viable choice would be to bring a packed lunch, as the typical theme park food is also unfortunately accompanied by a typical theme park price tag.
Contact: https://www.westernpark.com

Nikki Beach: The infamously opulent brand of beach clubs that has made its way around the globe has also found a home in Magaluf. Situated roughly 500 metres from Pirates Adventure Show, Nikki Beach boasts all the amenities you would expect from a brand that is synonymous with luxury; private valeted parking, lounging areas, swimming pools and VIP packages all on the beachfront. Oh, and champagne. Lots of champagne.
Contact: +34 971 123 962 & +34 697 164 853

Bondi Beach: An amazing beach club alternative for those of you who don’t want to compromise on quality, atmosphere or service, but don’t quite want to drop the hefty bucks Nikki Beach demands. Bondi Beach offers a refreshing touch of luxury on the Magaluf strip, while remaining less ostentatious than Nikki Beach.
Contact: +34 637 635 310

BH Mallorca: BH Mallorca doubles as both a hotel and a concert venue, making it a great choice for music lovers and an awful one for those who seek a quiet getaway. Both of these statements are reinforced by the fact that the stages boast state of the art sound systems, which, twice a week, are put to use hosting some of the world's most prominent artists.
Contact: +34 971 922 980

Sport aficionados will find no shortage of bars showing the latest games along the strip.

Neighbouring beaches offer a variety of water sports; Jet Skiing, diving, parasailing as well as renting a banana boat/rings/flybuses are all activities one can indulge in.

Families wanting to spend a day by the sea would probably find themselves more at home taking a short ten-minute walk to the neighbouring beaches of Palmanova.

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To Sum it Up #

All considered, we might agree it’s not quite time to hammer the last nail in the coffin just yet.

Sources

  • https://ultimahora.es/noticias/part-forana/2016/05/24/194812/hoteleros-magaluf-preven-verano-excepcional.html
  • https://metro.co.uk/2014/07/03/british-party-girl-gives-oral-sex-to-24-men-in-magaluf-for-a-2-bottle-of-cava-4785959/
  • Cleaning up Magaluf
  • Street Angels Spain
  • The Sun

3 June, 2020

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