Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's mostly overcast in Majorca today with scattered showers in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Tourism
Rent a private pool for the day!
The average rental price for a private pool in Majorca is 20 euros, per person, per day which doesn't include extras such as meals, towels, sunbeds, tables and chairs.
News
Rumours are rife about where King Juan Carlos is moving to
Letters written from King Juan Carlos to his son and King Felipe’s reply were published by the Palace on Monday
News
Departure of King Juan Carlos headline news
Speculation is rife about where King Juan Carlos is living.
Travel
EasyJet adds flights as summer bookings rise
Plans to fly 40% of capacity for rest of summer, up from 30%.
Employment
Fewer people unemployed in July
The highest number of people unemployed in July were from the Services Sector.
Travel
UK government should consider regional quarantines, easyJet CEO says
The quarantine rules are deterring new bookings.
News
Queen Sofia will not be joining her husband in exile
Doña Sofía arrived at Marivent Palace a few days ago with her eldest daughter, Infanta Elena, and her sister, Princess Irene.
News
More migrant boats being intercepted
26 boats with more than 300 migrants onboard have arrived already this year.
Tourism
Club Cala Barca Hotel is closing
Guests with reservations at the Club Cala Barca Hotel will be offered accommodation at the Albufera Park Hotel in Playa de Muro.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
Some rainfall was registered on Ibiza and a few isolated raindrops hit Majorca earlier in the day.
Tourism
New disability recommendations for Tourist Destinations
The recommendations cover four different areas: Travel Planning & Protocols; Transport; Accommodation, Bars & Restaurants and Tourist Activities.
Travel
Over 800,000 flights analysed in residents' discount report
The cost to the Spanish government more than doubled when the discount was increased to 75%.
Royal family
Royal family's Majorca holiday to begin this weekend
The royal family will arrive in Palma either on Friday or Saturday.
Coronavirus
Over 100 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours
The Balearic health ministry attributes the increase to contact-tracing and testing.
Health
Son Espases adding emergencies' staff and opening more beds
There has been overcrowding in emergencies, while beds on wards were not being used.
Viewpoint
Heartbreak hotel Majorca
The situation is starting to get soul destroying with no green shoots on the horizon.
Viewpoint
Common sense and consistency
Everything points to the quarantine remaining for Spain, but with some safe health corridors with the Canaries and the Balearics.
Viewpoint
Cleaning up after the king
While the hunt is on the “runaway king” he has left plenty to resolve in Spain.
Viewpoint
The good guys of travel
The UK quarantine for the Balearics and the Canaries was the killer blow.
Enjoying Majorca
Before and after: Miles Davis and jazz in Majorca
Miles Davis played Palma in 1986. The "before" of jazz in Majorca had the regime to contend with.
Food & Fosh
Cooking With Flames
Open fire cooking and fine dining have become firm friends in recent years and chefs around the world are slowly returning this age-old art form.
Nan's Days Out
Nan’s Day Out to a village with many parts
Son Sardina of old was part of a huge Possessio – a Manor house employing all the locals on its lands, churches and main house.
Gardening
Gardening In Majorca
Dont forget to water the compost heap occasionally, that will help the decomposition through the summer.
Focus On Cars
The New Thursday
This year the memorial consisted of a July car show, early evening drive and dinner.
The Blog
The crisis and pointless comparisons
The figures will tell all. How long will it be before they are like those quoted above?
Andrew Ede