Vacation flirt in the megapark: Love between Eifel and Ruhr area blooms!

Vacation flirt in the megapark: Love between Eifel and Ruhr area blooms!

The Megapark in Mallorca is not only a symbol of German party culture, but has also established itself as a central place for numerous love stories. Alina and Leon, a couple from Germany, tell about their first encounter in Megapark in October 2024, where they went on vacation with friends. Alina traveled to Mallorca with a friend at the end of October at the end of the season. It was Alina's first trip to the island and she visited the megapark for the first time. There she met Leon, who joined her and her friend. Despite the loud music, the two quickly found a connection and spent hours of shy but meaningful conversation on the beach.

The relationship that began in this party mood has developed further. Alina and Leon have been running a long -distance relationship between the Eifel and the Ruhr area for about six months. You have already planned a vacation together on Fuerteventura for this year, even if you don't want to celebrate your anniversary in the Megapark. The atmosphere there certainly contributed to getting to know each other, but the two plan to return to Mallorca together to revive the memories of their special first evening.

25 years of Megapark - a party temple with tradition

The Megapark in El Arenal celebrated its 25th anniversary on May 22, 2025 and is a cultural phenomenon on the island. Bartolomé Cursach, the Spanish entrepreneur behind numerous discos and hotels, including the BCM Planet Dance in Magaluf, opened the Megapark in 2000 to compete with the beer king. The building newly built in 2004 is now shown in the form of a party temple that comes up with an indoor beer garden and large disco areas. Visitors can easily reach the facility via a escalator. The Megapark attracts with free beer, free Sangria and live appearances by well-known German party singers like Jürgen Drews and Mickie Krause.

However, there is also a lot of criticism of the megapark, especially among younger guests who find the high prices inappropriate. Entry is often between 25 and 50 euros, while the beer king offers free admission. In addition, drinks in the megapark, such as a liter of beer for 19 euros and a long drink for 25 euros, often cost twice in comparison to other locations on the island. This pricing policy and the high concentration of tourists lead to tensions that on the one hand boost sales, but on the other hand also burden the local population.

tourism and its challenges on Mallorca

The tourism industry in Mallorca reached a record last year, with 17.8 million visitors, which leads to a doubling of the population during the high season. This development brings with it considerable challenges. Armando Pomar, a radio journalist and expert in tourism in the Balearic Islands, addresses the negative effects of "touristification" in his work. He criticizes that the profits from tourism do not benefit the local population, while the infrastructure is overloaded in view of the rush to vacationers.

pomar calls for a redistribution of profits and an improvement in the quality of life in the affected areas. At the same time, he sees the Balearic Islands in a pioneering position in terms of environmental and tourism legislation. But despite the existing measures, the problems remain. He even suggests actively control the tourist demand in order to improve the quality of tourism and to promote more sustainable development in the future.

The stories like Alina and Leon that are only part of the big picture. The Megapark remains both a popular destination for vacationers and a place where significant human connections can be made - a juicy contrast to the challenges that tourism brings.

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