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Brits eyeing a summer getaway to the Balearic Islands next year have been warned about a potential increase in tourist tax.

The CCOO, a prominent trade union on the Spanish islands, has suggested raising the existing tourist tax to €15 per day (roughly £13.08). This would impact Brits travelling to popular holiday destinations like Majorca, Ibiza, and Menorca.

The proposed tax would be applicable for stays during July and August, the peak months on these Mediterranean islands.

Currently, the Balearic Islands impose a tourist tax that ranges from €0.5 to €4 per day (approximately £0.44 to £3.49). The tax amount varies depending on whether tourists visit during the high or low season, and the type of accommodation they choose.

Children under 16 are exempt from the cur

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