The most visited island in Europe revealed - locals say it's 'overrun with tourists'

Many places in are struggling with but none more so than and . Millions of head to those countries during the summer for a well deserved break in the sunshine, but it's all coming at a cost for locals who often complain.

It cannot come as much of a surprise that has been named the most visited place in , with new figures showing the island is welcoming far more than it has permanent residents. The sunny had over 51 million overnight stays in 2023, according to a study based on European Commission data. With a population of just 966,000, that means visitors are now massively outnumbering locals.

, which reported on the findings, said the figures show how "overrun with tourists" Majorca has become.

The island beat Paris to the top spot, which came second with 44 million overnight stays.

But while Paris may have more short-term breaks, most people heading to Majorca stay for a week or more, adding even more strain to local infrastructure and housing.

Thousands of locals have previously taken to the streets to protest, claiming that overtourism is killing their island, making everything more expensive and unaffordable for them.

But it's not just the number of people that's causing concern. Travellers to Majorca now face , especially during the peak summer months.

Visitors staying on the island must pay the Sustainable Tourism Tax, which adds £5 per night to hotel bills.

That means a two-week holiday for a family could come with an extra £70 in fees. The levy has increased by 200 percent in recent years as authorities try to manage the impact of overtourism.

Locals have also voiced frustration, with protest groups calling for higher taxes on tourists and landlords.

Some demonstrations have taken place on beaches, with residents holding signs that tell holidaymakers to "go home".

One traveller who visited recently said: "In view of these increased travelling complexities, I think there will be no further need for anti-protesting groups. These new requirements will stop the British from holiday travel."

Brits visiting the island must now also provide detailed personal information when booking hotels or rental cars. This includes:

• Gender identity
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• UK home address
• Payment details
• Phone numbers
• Relationship to any children under 14 travelling with them

The data is collected for national security reasons and passed on to Spain's Ministry of the Interior.