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Mallorca's Ballermann Closings Draw Packed Crowds as Season Finale Kicks Off

Soaring fares, airport strikes, a rental crackdown shape the final party weekend.

Overview

  • Season-ending parties began Oct. 23 at Megapark, Bierkönig, Oberbayern and MK Arena, with early entry fees, long queues and a packed Mia Julia show at Megapark.
  • Capital Bra is slated to make his Ballermann debut at Megapark on Friday as part of the published closings lineup.
  • Palma airport warns of Azul Handling walkouts four days per week through Dec. 31 if no deal is reached, with potential check-in, boarding and baggage delays, and notes Lufthansa pilots authorized strikes with no dates set as of Oct. 22.
  • Return fares for the Oct. 23–26 weekend surged sharply, with examples from major German hubs totaling roughly €918 to €1,600 and limited Monday return options.
  • Spain ordered platforms to remove 2,373 unregistered Balearic holiday rentals under the new national registry, signaling tighter short-term accommodation supply.