Bad news for tourists & football fans heading for Portugal
Non-residents of Portugal can only enter the country if their travel is essential.
Magalluf Hotels opening next week
A new Association called ‘Magaluf Waterfront’ has been launched by some businesses in the area with the aim of promoting the holiday hotspot as a tourist destination
Mallorca hotel employees may be given PCRs
"If this proposal is implemented, workers will have additional safety measures this season, which will allow them to work in a safer environment.."
The end of the state of alarm sparks surge in demand for yacht charters in the Balearics
“People are putting a greater value on their health than before and are prepared to invest in security and safety...”
Nightlife wanting to open to end street parties
Home and street parties and have increased across the country due to the lack of legal and controlled nightlife offer
British Airways to trial 'Game-changing' Covid test
The airline claims the test correctly identifies 98% of people who have Covid-19 and 100% of those who don’t have the virus.
Driver in mortal accident was under the influence of alcohol and drugs: police
"Man was trapped in his vehicle...."
Fines of up to 200 euros for scooter users
Scooters are defined as vehicles. Similar rules apply as for cars and motorcycles.
Indian variant of Covid causing concern in the UK
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has admitted that there is some anxiety about the new Indian variant of Covid.
Tourism season expected to last "well into autumn"
The rest of May will be key to starting the tourism season "strongly".
Spotlight North: What actually is the agreement with Bellevue?
There are complaints from this area that it feels "neglected".
Spotlight North: Police not wanting to do nights in Santa Margalida
There were protests by police directed at the town hall in January.
What a mess! Tourists left in the dark
"The British Embassy in Lisbon said it had no further information...."
State of alarm breaches - just 11% ended up with fines
There were some 24,000 proposed sanctions in all.
Balearic President: if the rest of Spain had our figures we would be welcoming British tourists
President Armengol has defended restrictions in the Balearics.
Netherlands lifts restrictions to visit Balearics
"Islands well below national average of cases..."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Twenty-six new cases in Mallorca, where the incidence rates continue to fall.
2020: the hottest year on record in Spain
Concentrations of greenhouse gases also reached historic highs,
More police on the streets of Palma this weekend
Controls will be carried out in coordination with Local Police in various Municipalities.
The Blog: Mallorca’s mediaeval past is on hold
Does the absence of fairs and festivals represent a stripping of tradition and community?
Viewpoint: To travel or not...
Uncertainty in the travel industry is rife and consumers don’t seen convinced.
Viewpoint: Guess who’s not paying for tests
"Europe’s two leading tourist countries are France and Spain. One of them has said that it will pay for tests, the other has said that it will not."
The week in tourism: Mallorca’s tourism and the art of diplomacy
All possible diplomatic efforts are required in obtaining that coveted place on the green list.
Save the med: Visit the 7th Continent’s Expedition Ship and interactive exhibition in Port Adriano!
Visit the expedition boat and interactive exhibition!
Manacor City Centre turned into a Fairy Forest
There are 5 large figures from the enchanted forest on the fairy route; a gnome, a fairy, a pegasus, a tree-man and a dragon.
6 Balearic beaches in the running for Best Spanish Beach 2021
The competition for Best Spanish Beach coincides with the II Edition of Condé Nast Traveller Conversations about the future of Travel and Tourism.
Where to eat out on Mallorca this weekend!
Don’t forget that now bars and restaurants are now open until 22.30 daily without closing during the day or on the weekends.
Films in English this week in Palma
Check out the new releases (sneak previews) and showtimes for CineCiutat, Ocimax and Festival Park.
Today's weather on Mallorca
Whether you're off to the beach or to town, you can check the weather before you leave home by clicking here.
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