News of the day 5 August 2018
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Beaches
Accommodation on the beach
Young tourists go to Playa de Palma without having booked accommodation.
Environment
Goats "invading" Cala San Vicente
The goats are said to pose a threat to people and the general environment.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 6-12 August
Fiestas in abundance - Alaro, Arta, Cala d'Or, Cala Ratjada, Can Picafort (demons correfoc on Sunday), Llucmajor and more. The Jacksons at Port Adriano on Thursday. Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, Pollensa Festival, Chopin Festival (Valldemossa) ... .
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Graffiti
It is difficult to understand why the local government, who seems concerned with preserving the historic city, is not addressing graffiti.
Edition of 5 August 2018
Comment
Sleeping rough on the beaches
Some are forced to due to social problems, but others are holidaymakers who are dossing down on the beaches.
Humphrey Carter