Balearic Islands announce triple whammy of tax rises for tourists

The islands, made up of Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera, received 18.7 million visitors last year which is more than 15 times its permanent population. File photo: AP/Joan Mateu

Irish holidaymakers visiting the Balearic Islands this summer have been warned to expect higher tourist taxes.

The regional government has announced it is raising the so-called ecotasa visitors pay to stay in hotels and other tourist accommodation to up €6 per person per night. The fee that cruise passengers pay will be tripled from its current rate of €2 to €5.