A 50-year-old British tourist has tragically died after falling from a hotel balcony in Magaluf, marking the third such devastating incident in the popular Spanish resort in a matter of weeks.
The fatal plunge occurred in the early hours of the morning at a hotel in the Punta Ballena area, the epicentre of Magaluf's nightlife. Emergency services were scrambled to the scene but were unable to save the man's life.
This latest tragedy is the third balcony fall involving a British national since late May, raising serious alarms about safety in the Majorcan holiday hotspot.
Local reports from the Majorca Daily Bulletin confirm the nationalities of all three individuals were British. The first incident occurred on May 23rd, followed by another on June 16th, where a man miraculously survived a multi-storey fall.
The string of accidents has prompted local authorities in the Calvia municipality, which governs Magaluf, to launch a fresh crackdown. Officials are urgently reviewing safety protocols and are known to be considering stricter regulations, particularly for hotels catering to party-focused tourists.
This isn't the first time Magaluf has been forced to confront its reputation. The resort has long been a target for crackdowns on anti-social behaviour and so-called 'tourism of excess'.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its travel advice for Spain, consistently warning holidaymakers about the risks of balconies. Their guidance starkly advises: "Don’t take any risks around balconies, especially if you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs." They further warn that falls from balconies often have fatal consequences and that local authorities will not hesitate to prosecute those engaged in dangerous behaviour.
The investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding this most recent fall is ongoing.
