Mallorca Weather Forecast for Monday
The weather's a bit miserabe in Mallorca today with rain and strong winds in most places. Check the weather forecast for the next few days. Don't forget to check out our webcams for live footage on the island here.
Dramatic rescue in Portixol
Several passers-by watched from the shoreline as the Maritime Rescue Patrol boat and helicopter rescued the sailors.
Vaccine passport will "almost certainly be needed for Mallorca holidays...."
"During the pandemic, travel agents have seen an economic loss of 86% and 160,000 jobs have been lost, according to the Office for National Statistics....."
Some Tour Guides in Mallorca haven't worked since 2019
"Cruise tourists are only usually in each port for a few hours, so they don’t pollute, they just spend money then leave.."
Your view on vaccine passport
"I really do hope that Spain do not insist on the vaccine passport as I feel they will find a lot more people will not return...."
In the closet, under the mattress pandemic partygoers hide from Madrid police
"We keep asking you for collaboration and responsibilty."
Social media alerts to biker controls in the Tramuntana
Biker groups deny that there is a "mole" leaking information about controls.
Hotel Formentor to keep the old charm in revamp
“We have enough perspective now to be able to value those buildings from the 1950’s to the 1980’s.."
Mallorca Bars and restaurants to re-open next Tuesday: reports
Balearic leader to make announcement on Friday.
Palma students "strike" in protest at rapper's arrest
Pickets delayed traffic entering the university campus.
45,000 people in Mallorca have been vaccinated
Under two per cent of the population have been vaccinated twice.
Contemporary Art Gallery to open on historic Minorcan Island
"King's Island is an extraordinary wild, natural place with unique light and scenery and a fascinating history..”
Bar Cristal ready to reopen in Plaça d'Espanya in Palma
"If catering companies are allowed to open on March 2, we will raise the shutters and open up the terrace.."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday
Just 29 new cases; six municipalities have increased numbers of cases.
10,000 laid off in Hospitality Sector
The traceability of cases in Mallorca is just 12.1%, which means it can only be certain of the source of one in ten infections in Mallorca.
British royals in TV head-to-head with Prince Harry and Meghan
Televised message as part of a programme entitled A Celebration for Commonwealth Day, which will be broadcast on the BBC on March 7,
'I was panicking' Passenger recalls earlier Boeing 777 jet failure over Japan
Boeing Co said it recommended suspending the use of 777 jets with the same type of engine that shed debris over Denver at the weekend.
Allow Mallorca tourists to book holidays which have no risk and full refund, says industry
“We need some guidelines on when and what we can open"
Prince Philip is "OK", says grandson Prince William
A royal source said doctors had been acting out of an abundance of caution and that Philip was in good spirits.
DC-3 Dakota being restored at Palma's Son Bonet aerodrome
"The workhouse of the Second World War...."
Life's a beach, sand storm hits Mallorca
The African dust will decrease but there will still be particles in the air until the end of the week.
Boris Johnson gives hope for Mallorca holidays this summer
"So people can plan for the summer”.
Spain will incorporate vaccination passport into safe travel corridors
Reyes Maroto says that information will be given as to how the "passport" will be applied.
Albufera Nature Park to expand by almost a quarter
The park will increase in size to over 2,000 hectares.
Letters to the Editor
A reader sends us his brief opinion on the change in the amount of the tourist tax to be paid by visitors.
Avocado and lime cheesecake with a crunchy hazelnut and pumpkin seed base
This week our Chef Marc Fosh unveils his second perfect cheesecake recipe that you should try at home!
“At Home 2020” - A photography book from the students at Mallorca International School
The images are so powerful that we will be publishing a book available to parents and the local community.
Salva's wonder goal sees Real Mallorca back on top
Mallorca ended this match with a triumph of enormous value that keeps them leading La Liga SmartBank with 54 points.
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