The exorbitant price of a bottle of water in a cove in Ibiza: "Is it blessed?"
New complaint about exorbitant prices in the Balearic Islands
PalmA man has taken to social media to denounce the exorbitant prices he faces in Ibiza due to tourism.
In the post, she ironically asks if they've bought holy water and recommends that if they go to the beach, "think about bringing the water: your thirst and your wallet will thank you for it." Followers are encouraged to explain if they've had similar experiences and which areas are the most expensive.
This is a new case of the situation experienced by the Residents of the Balearic Islands are forced to live at tourist pricesIn fact, many residents of the archipelago have already decided to stop going to restaurants and participating in activities because the costs are geared toward visitors with higher standards of living.
It's worth remembering that the prices that rose the most in the Balearic Islands in May of this year, compared to the same month in 2024, were those of restaurants and hotels, with an increase of 4.7%. All of this means that residents reach the end of the month with just enough money to pay for housing, electricity, and water—which have risen 3.4% compared to last year—without being able to go to dinner at a restaurant, have a drink at a bar, or participate in some activities that, over time, have become tourist attractions.