Why do Germans love Mallorca?

For long decades, Mallorca is so popular among Germans and Brits because of its long and sandy beaches, awesome Mediterranean climate, and ideal costs for both living and holiday. There are many more numerous reasons for this choice of Brits and Germans.



Germans have maintained a deep-seated affection for Mallorca for decades, often jokingly referring to it as the "17th Federal State" of Germany. This love affair is driven by the island's perfect combination of a Mediterranean climate (boasting over 300 days of sunshine) and incredible accessibility from German airports, with flights often taking less than three hours. Beyond the weather, Mallorca offers a high level of "cultural comfort"; many areas, particularly S'Arenal and Playa de Palma, have a massive German presence where the language is spoken fluently, German food is readily available, and even German newspapers are sold. The island also caters to a diverse range of German interests, from high-energy parties and "Bierkönig" culture to quiet, luxury retreats in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains for hiking and cycling. For many, it feels like a "home away from home" where they can enjoy a superior lifestyle and lower cost of living compared to Germany, leading thousands of German citizens to invest in second homes or retire on the island permanently.

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In fact, after the Nazi party took the power, thousands of Germans emigrated to Majorca, as they felt safe in the democratic Spain of the second Republic. The area of Cala Ratjada gave refuge to many German families.

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Mallorca is a very popular travel destination among Germans: on top of the approximately 1.8 million tourist arrivals from other Spanish regions, approximately four million visits from the central European country were registered by the island in 2022.

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It's warmer, it offers a cheaper cost of living and has delicious (and healthy) food. Spain and Germany have an unbreakable love story, with Germans holidaying and retiring on the sunny country for decades. However, nowadays, employment is the major reason for moving abroad from Germany.

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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 and although small at present the number of Russian visitors to Mallorca is growing steadily.

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The Balearic Islands are one of the autonomous communities in Spain which welcomes the most foreigners, either to spend a few days vacation, or to settle permanently. On the island of Mallorca, if there is one group that has always led the foreign communities with regards to ex-pat living, it is the British community.

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Language is a part of majorcan culture. The island has two official languages, Castilian (Spanish) and Catalan, while locals prefer to speak their Mallorquin dialect. However, the island's staff, including maids, speak several foreign languages. English, German and French are particularly common.

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People like Til Schweiger, the Catherine Zeta-Jones / Michael Douglas family and several other big-name stars live quietly on the island. Some spend chunks of the year in Mallorca staying in huge Finca by the sea in Mallorca.

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In Germany Mallorca has the nice nickname 'Putzfraueninsel' “Cleaning Lady Island”. The reason was that Mallorca started as an affordable destination for less affluent Germans. So cheap in fact that even a cleaning lady could fly there during her vacation.

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Paguera, Cala Ratjada and Playa de Palma are the main German enclaves with Cala Millor to a lesser extent.

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We are sure that locals would appreciate you using them:
  1. How do you say hello in Mallorca? “hola”
  2. How do you say Goodbye in Mallorca? “adéu”
  3. Good morning: “bon dia”. If you want to be even more local, then use “uep, bon dia, com anam?”
  4. Good evening: “bon vespre”


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For long decades, Mallorca is so popular among Germans and Brits because of its long and sandy beaches, awesome Mediterranean climate, and ideal costs for both living and holiday.

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Europeans and the English moved to Mallorca mainly because of the mild Mediterranean climate, warm weather, proximity to the sea, delicious food, and lower living costs.

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The quick answer is yes: the average traveler absolutely can drink tap water in Spain. Essentially, 99.5% of Spain's tap water is deemed safe for consumption. In fact, Spain has one of the most advanced public filtration and wastewater management systems in the world.

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Located in Asturias, Ponga offers Brits the chance to get paid to move there due to its own lack of inhabitants. On the face of it, making the switch seems like a no-brainer. Ponga get around 2,000 hours every year, compared with the UK's 1387, so if you're sick of the sunshine, that's one reason to move.

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One of the main reasons to visit the island is for its incredible beaches and coves lapped by turquoise waters. There are tucked away beaches, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the sea, and others that are more popular (especially during the high season), offering a great atmosphere.

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