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Summer (Apr-Oct)
peak · May-October
What is the pool situation in Mallorca?
Mallorca is the pool-hogging capital of Europe by reputation, and every summer season a British or German tabloid runs the same story: guests setting alarms for 5:30am to sprint down and lay towels. Resorts around Alcúdia, Palmanova and Magaluf have tried everything from binning towels to numbered tickets. Season here is long, with first arrivals in late April and last swims in October, and shoulder-season occupancy is high enough that the problem never really goes away.
Questions guests ask about Mallorca
Are the hotel pool sunbed wars really a problem in Mallorca?
short answer
Yes, it is the destination most associated with the practice in the European press. Multiple properties on the island have publicly changed their towel policies in recent seasons and it remains a regular front-desk complaint.
When is the Mallorca pool season?
short answer
Late April through October, with July and August peak. Shoulder months are increasingly busy as northern European travellers avoid heatwaves.
Do Mallorca resorts allow reserving loungers by app?
short answer
A growing number do. SunDibs is designed specifically for the multi-pool resort layouts common on the island, and installs in about half a day for 150 loungers.
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