Be it a boomer wielding a selfie stick or a member of Gen Z maxing out on the 0.5 zoom, no one is above taking pictures of themselves on holiday – particularly when there’s a brilliant view to act as your backdrop.
It can be a little tricky, though, either because you can’t quite do the scene justice or because so many people are trying to snap the same picture at once. That’s why a local council on this Spanish island has announced a brand-new ‘selfie trail’.
Yes, you read that right. Calvià is a beautiful region in Mallorca, peppered with pretty seventeenth-century buildings, coves lapped by pellucid waters and quintessentially dramatic views, and Magaluf is one of its largest and most famous resorts.
This is where you’ll find the route, which was launched under the slogan ‘Magaluf for All’ this month by Calvià Town Council, and has been designed to encourage ‘responsible behaviour among tourists and residents, fostering coexistence and environmental stewardship’.
It features ‘patented smart signage that allows visitors to take perfect photos and selfies independently’, according to a press release. Visitors will find photobooths – which are more like metal stands to hold your phone – dotted along paths to make use of.
Right now, there are four along Magaluf’s seafront promenade, taking in views of the Cas Saborners estate and Illa de Sa Porrassa, but euronews reports there are plans for at least three more selfie stands at the Torre de Torrenova estate, too.
It isn’t just designated selfie-spots launched under this plan – a brand-new app has been designed to accompany the route, too, allowing visitors access to audio guides about each location and plan your walk to coincide with the best photo opportunities. Happy selfie-maxxing.
More on Mallorca
Spain’s biggest island has long been a holiday magnet, and despite recent curbs on overtourism – such as plans to ban party boats and new short-term rentals – there are plenty of ways to explore the island responsibly.
The island has a brand–new hiking trail, completed in January. Check out our guide to all the best things to do and see on Mallorca.
Did you see that Iceland is giving away an all-expenses-paid trip – and €43,000 – to ‘bad photographers’?
Plus: Another Spanish city is clamping down on holiday rentals – here’s what that means for your trip.
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