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Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season

Hotels
Gary Noakes
7 March 2025

The Balearic islands are proposing to increase the peak season Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS) during June, July and August amid a wider shake-up of accommodation rules. 

Majorca_beach_above_birds_eye_iStock-1339317372 (Credit: iStock)

The Balearics are keen to improve the tourist experience by spreading visitation more throughout the year (Credit: iStock)

Under the proposals, which will be debated in the islands’ parliament, the current tax will be divided into four rates and increase by between 66% and 200% in June, July and August depending on the property category, with a maximum of €6 per night.

In addition, the ITS will move from a two-tier system to four, with the tax being waived in January and February. The lowest hike will be from €1 to €2.50 per night, and the highest rate rise from €4 to €6 per night.