Nadal, Broncano, and Aitana, the islanders' favorites for cruising.

PalmWho would the citizens of the Balearic Islands share a cruise with if they could choose any famous historical figure? III X-ray of the Current Traveler: preferences and their relationship with cruises, Prepared by MSC Cruises, it shows a clear profile in the Islands: Rafael Nadal is the favorite by far. The former tennis player is far ahead of the rest with 25% of the mentions, followed by Broncano (16%) and Aitana (8%).

Among historical figures, Leonardo da Vinci is the community's favorite (15%). He is followed by names like Cleopatra (13%) and Federico García Lorca (12%).

And who do the Balearic Islands actually travel with?

Beyond the dream destinations, the study also analyzes real-life ways of traveling. In the Balearic Islands, traveling as a couple remains the most common option (58%), slightly above the national average (52%). This is closely followed by family trips (41%) and trips with friends (20%).

Finally, the high proportion of people traveling alone stands out (18%), double the national average (9%). Hybrid options are also gaining ground, such as traveling alone with their children, an option chosen by 4%.