Back in lockdown!
Catalonia is the first place in Spain to be put back in lockdown.
News
UK Residency Card Applications accepted from July 6
British Nationals in Spain can apply for the new Residence Document from Monday.
Heritage
Alaro Castle purchase is not a "strategic project"
Tourist tax revenue had been earmarked for Alaro Castle.
Health
More Healthcare Professionals for Ports & Airports
The extra staff will more than double the number of Healthcare Professionals at ports and airports in Spain.
Economy
Spanish minister says all EU COVID-19 debt will be repaid
The fund still needs to be agreed by all EU leaders.
Travel
Airlines end legal challenge to UK quarantine policy
High Court challenge coincides with policy change.
Environment
Waging war on fly-tippers
Santa Margalida Local Police have already cited several people for dumping rubbish in the streets.
Travel
Portugal fumes at exclusion from UK safe travel list
Portugal's number of new cases per 100,000 inhabitants is currently the second highest in Europe after Sweden, according to data from the European Union's (EU) disease control centre.
Health
Nearly 130,000 masks are being bought for schools
The Education Department is forking out more than 900,000 euros for protective equipment for teachers and students.
News
Domestic consumption has stagnated
Spending with Spanish cards grew in every province except the Balearic Islands, Huelva, Madrid and Castellón.
Health
Rebound in Covid-19 deaths & infections
The Health Department confirmed 17 coronavirus fatalities nationwide on Friday.
Transport
Twenty-four hour security for the Intermodal Station
A new contract for managing the station will come into effect in 2021.
Tourism
More hotels open to meet increased demand
Hotel chains in Majorca throw open their doors as demand increases.
Cruise tourism
Costa Cruises announce extension to suspension of operations
There is uncertainty regarding the gradual reopening of ports to cruise ships.
Northern Spotlight
Victory Festival celebrations
Sant Pere Festival celebrations were muted this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Mostly sunny in Majorca today with strong winds in some places.
To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Tourism
Cala na Clara compared to the Caribbean
Majorca is more beautiful than ever after three months of lockdown, with no humans, no boats and no litter.
Northern Spotlight
First stone laid at new TIB Depot
The new TIB Depot in Inca is expected to be completed before the winter season begins.
Football
Atlético punish Mallorca's mistakes
Atlético Madrid 3 - Real Mallorca 0.
Employment
Fijo discontinuo "bonuses" to last until October
The fijo discontinuo social security bonuses should allow more hotels to open.
News
Ban on clubs and discos opening upheld
Disappointment for big clubs and discos in the Balearics as the Government refuses to lift opening restrictions.
Health
Spain announces steps to take to gain entry to the country for a holiday
The health declaration should be filled out 48 hours before arriving to Spain.
News
Pleasure boat registrations plummet
486 nautical vessels were registered in the Balearic Islands between January and June.
Bull-running fiesta
Crowd control, police patrols for Spain's cancelled bull-running fiesta
Police will set up 14 checkpoints around the Old Town's narrow streets.
News
Penumbral eclipse on Sunday
The penumbral lunar eclipse starts at 0507 on Sunday morning in Spain.
Health
Primary Care Centres inundated in June
New organisational system at Health Centres simplifies the consultation procedure.
Travel
Airlines begin legal challenge to UK quarantine policy
The government introduced a blanket rule that all travellers arriving from abroad must self-isolate for 14-days after on June 8.
Sports
Messi unwilling to renew Barca contract
Messi might leave Barcelona on 2021.
Health
A resurgence of Covid-19 within months?
Experts are preparing for the worst after three outbreaks of coronavirus in the Balearic Islands.
Sports
No fans at La Liga stadiums for rest of the season, say organisers
"The safest thing to do is to complete the season without spectators."
Environment
All change in Sant Llorenç
New measures are being introduced in Sant Llorenç to promote sustainability and reduce pollution.
Economy
Spain to pass 50 bln corporate aid package, sets up fund to boost solvency
The announcement was part of other proposals such as tax reform partly focused on raising taxes on larger companies rather than smaller ones.
Travel
Beaches beckon as England to end quarantine for more than 50 countries
Travel to open to Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
Tourism
5 million passengers arriving in July and August
European demand for holiday bookings in Majorca is growing week by week.
Environment
Ancient olive tree wins prestigious award
The olive tree belongs to the native variety, Empeltre Mallorquina.
Weather
Sweating buckets in Majorca
Palma has already had 6 more tropical nights than usual and summer has barely started.
Economy
Tax Reforms Inevitable after Covid-19
The Government will raise taxes on big companies rather than smaller ones.
News
Spanish population falls for the first time ever
513 people left Palma in the last year and the number of foreigners increased by 23.1%.
News
Illegal party busted
Police evict 150 people from an illegal party in Ibiza.
Culture
Popular Majorcan Tourist Site reopens
La Seu introduces health and safety protocols to comply with health regulations.
Property
Rental prices soar by 15.6% in 4 years in the Balearics
Balearic apartment rentals are the third most expensive in Spain.
Agroculture
'Shocking' abuse of migrants forced to pick strawberries in Spain, U.N. says
About 3,000 Moroccan women travel to Spain, which provides more than half of Europe's fruit and vegetables.
Tourism
Plenty of sun but not enough shade in Majorca
Cala Major is the only Palma beach that has sunbeds and umbrellas available.
Economy
End of lockdown fails to boost jobs market in Spain
The end of the coronavirus lockdown in Spain failed to bring a surge in employment as government data showed.
Travel
UK will ditch travel quarantine for 75 countries, Daily Telegraph says
"We will provide this announcement as soon as it is safe."
Health
2 immigrants test positive for Covid-19
All 17 immigrants were given PCR tests.
Crime
Bartolomé Cursach released on bail in Palma
Bartolomé Cursach has been released on 150,000 euros bail.
Health
5 new Covid-19 infections confirmed
8 small regrowths of coronavirus infection have been detected in the Balearic Islands since May 11.
News
Chaos at Palma Airport
Passengers ask for stricter controls at Palma Airport to prevent coronavirus infection.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's hot and sunny in Majorca with very strong winds in some places.
To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Property
Fancy buying your own private island off Ibiza?
VIPs guests have included Cristiano Ronaldo, Justin Timberlake, Ronnie Wood and Liz Hurley.
Tourism
1-million euro facelift for Parc de la Mar
Most of the infrastructure, including toilets, lighting and paving will be replaced during the renovation project.
News
More red tape...
You can exchange your current certificate for a Tarjeta de Edentidad de Extranjero or TIE but it is not obligatory.
Economy
Economic recovery Pact signed
The agreement has been structured into 131 measures within 10 axis of work
Health
Health Department gets the biggest budget in history
The Health Department's approved budget will skyrocket to around 1,950 million euros, the highest in history.
Port & Airport health checks set in stone
The health protocols for International travellers arriving in Spain have been published in the BOE.
Food
Grub's up!
New map shows local speciality food in the Mediterranean basin.
News
Shocking find at the beach
Woman tweeted photo of the syringe.
Animal Welfare
The incredible journey of a Turtle
The Balearic Islands and the Delta de l’Ebre on the Peninsula are conducive to the loggerhead turtle
Travel
Spain, Portugal open border to tourism after 3-month coronavirus closure
Spain and Portugal's prime ministers on Wednesday officially reopened their joint border.
Weather
It's a scorcher...
Highs of 36-38 degrees are forecast in some parts of Majorca on Wednesday.
Health
Most Basic Health Units reopen on Wednesday
Several Basic Health Units in Majorca will remain closed because demand is very low.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Another hot, sunny day in Majorca, don't forget your suntan lotion!
To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Tourism
Majorca is a rock climbing paradise
Last year Chris Sharma hosted Game of Thrones actor, Jason Momoa’s climbing adventure in Majorca.
Tourism
Flights double as demand takes off
The massive rise in flights is likely to persuade more Hotels in Majorca to reopen.
Football
A lifeline? Mallorca thrash Vigo
Real Mallorca 5 - Celta Vigo 1.
Environment
Rare creature found in coves
Environmentalists have appealed to swimmers not to take the Salpas out of the water.
Economy
Tourism activity will not recover before the second half of 2021
The Bank of Spain is forecasting a 60% fall in Spain's tourism activity this year.
Crime
More illegal street parties
Palma Police are investigating an alleged assault at an illegal drinking party in the city.
Tourism
Tourist pilot plan was "the best international promotion for Majorca"
Austria's ambassador to Spain feels that the tourist pilot plan was a positive initiative.
Football
Chaos reigns at Valencia as coach is sacked, sporting director quits
Valencia have sacked coach Albert Celades and appointed long-standing club servant Voro until the end of the season.
Crime
Spanish police clean up Canary Islands waste-smuggling ring
Spanish police on Monday said they had broken up a criminal organization that illegally shipped 2,500 tonnes of toxic waste.
Tourism
1,000 laid off at BCM, Tito's, MegaPark & The Club
Cursach Group bows to Government's ban on big clubs opening in the Balearic Islands.
Tourism
Tourist pilot plan "better than expected"
The tourism minister referred to the tourism promotion value of media coverage of the plan.
Travel
United States not on EU's 'safe' travel list, diplomats say
United States, Russia, Brazil not included in the safe travel list.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Majorca is very hot and sunny on the first day of July.
To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Coronavirus
Cruise ships are a coronavirus "worry"
Fernando Simón says that it is "not feasible" to totally prevent passengers with coronavirus from entering Spain.
Crime
Two Moroccan drug traffickers jailed
Sniffer dog's insistence led to discovery of drugs worth 430,000 euros.
Coronavirus
Masked Madrid health workers sing, weep and call for job security
Gathering in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square by healthworkers.
News
Divine intervention
The Bishop of Mallorca and Councillor Sonia Vivas met on Monday to discuss the attacks on Junípero Serra statues in California and Mallorca.
Tourism
Is Calvia turning its back on British tourists?
Calvia looks to German Tourist market to recoup coronavirus losses.
Tourism
Online Bookings soar by 96%
More hotels likely to open in Majorca this summer if bookings continue to grow.
Coronavirus
New coronavirus case in Minorca
There hadn't been a "local" case of coronavirus for almost two months.
Police
Son killed mother "because he hated her"
Julian N.V.'s mother was stabbed several times at the family home in Minorca.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Hot and sunny in most places in Majorca on Tuesday.
Tourism
The Galatzó skate park is now open
The skate park measures 1,500 square metres.
Participate
Now that you can come to Majorca on holiday, will you do so?
News
Check out our classified ads
Looking to buying a home in Majorca? Moving to Majorca? Looking for somebody to help you at home?
News
Good Morning from Majorca
Mostly sunny in Majorca today with strong winds in some places.
To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Lifestyle
Perfect menu for a summer’s day
Selecting the ideal dishes for a summer’s day lunch is no easy matter.
Lifestyle
A Life of Excess
There are endless catamaran brands, but France dominates the sphere.
Lifestyle
Words and more
Bread is more than staple food: it can mean money, aterm young britons got from the United States in the early 1950s
Comment
My home is my office
Working in Spain will never be the same again with home working proving a success.
Lifestyle
Whistling to keep our spirits up? Scary scooters and random fiestas
It seemed that every ‘electric scooter’ on the island was out-to-get-me as I was making my way peaceably along The Kings pavements.
Lifestyle
Trending tapas
Variadas are considered the queen of tapas by many here on the island.
Lifestyle
A strange time to start an airline
Álvaro Middelmann says things have to be taken step by step but that there is a great opportunity.
Lifestyle
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
Jambalaya is a popular dish from Louisiana with influences from West Africa, French, Spanish and American Indian. It is a spicy rice dish with veggies, chicken, sausage and shrimp. Similar to a paella.
Comment
Messing up Majorca
There might not be too many tourists but we’re making a fine old mess of the island.