News of the day 6 November 2017
News / Latest headlines
Tourism
Farmhouses could provide new type of tourist accommodation
The tourist accommodation would be complementary and not the primary source of revenue, thus distinguishing it from current agrotourism properties.
Urban planning
Alcudia Bonaire development project is definitively scrapped
The development in Bonaire has been on the cards for ten years, but environmental and planning considerations have ruled it out.
Tourism
Balearics unconcerned about Turkey
"We have heard it all before" - President Armengol's reaction to reports that Turkey was trying to steal tourists away from the Balearics.
Tourism
A complicated World Travel Market for the Balearics
Prices, tourist tax, value of the pound - all issues for the UK market and Balearic holidays.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Football
Lopez late wonder goal seals win for Mallorca
Real Mallorca went a healthy eight points clear at the top of Segunda B Group III after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Valencia Mestalla.
Edition of 5 November 2017
Comment
Winter tourism
So, welcome to the new Balearics, the islands of winter sun and hiking and cycling.
Jason Moore