Mallorca staying in 'Amber' for the next 3 weeks
“People will be able to go on holiday without looking over their shoulders the whole time."
Covid contagion curve declining in Mallorca
At Nursing Homes in Mallorca there are 11 infections at Huialfàs in Sa Pobla; 3 at Posada dels Olors in Artà; 5 at Llar d’Ancians and 25 at Llar in Calvia.
UK calls for PCR tests when returning from Mallorca
Arrivals from Spain and all its islands are advised to use a PCR test as their pre-departure test wherever possible.
Dominican man busted at Palma port
During the summer, members of the Clandestine Immigration Response Brigade will inspect nautical clubs in Arenal, Palma, Cala Nova, Puerto Adriano, Puerto Portals and Alcudia.
Palma business owners threaten legal action over ACIRE extension
"There has been no attempt at dialogue, no citizen participation and no transparency.."
Cala Ratjada bars & restaurants under fire
"They have been functioning normally for months, even though those responsible were told to remove the facilities."
“This proves Mallorca is a safe destination...”
The Balearic Minister for Tourism, has welcomed the news that the British government has kept Spain on the amber travel list.
Police crackdown on electric scooter riders in Palma
Failure to comply with any of these regulations can result in a fine of up to 200 euros.
Arrest in Mallorca of head of terrorism financing organisation
Funding is said to have been raised from human trafficking.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
A significant drop in the number of cases and the test rate.
121 more migrants detained
Seven boats - six off the Cabrera archipelago, one near Cala d'Or.
Viewpoint: Mallorca misses a trick
Digital nomads are a new market but Mallorca seems to have missed the boat.
Out and About: Summer Sizzlers & Stingers
"The aesthetically challenged should really think twice before donning the flighty and the flimsy"
Summer Blog: I’m out and about in Blighty!
"We have yet to even start but I fear that the die-is-cast for the rest of the trip already"
Humans of Majorca celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary
Happy Diamond Anniversary to Margaret and Chris from all your friends in Mallorca...
Food: Mackerel - It’s in season, it’s cheap, it’s easy-peasy to make
"When fresh, the flesh is firm and the flavour is excellent, with the added advantage of having no little bones"
Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 6
Whatever your plans are today, check the weather in Mallorca before you leave home by clicking here.
Spain allows 40% maximum occupancy in outdoor sports events in August
Fans will need to keep a distance of 1.5 meters between them and wear a face mask.
King Felipe VI back on board for the 4th day of the regatta in Palma
The sixth and last regatta of the Cup will take place this Saturday.
Comment
Viewpoint: The population challenge
"In the past thirty years, the Balearic population has increased by just over 70% to 1.21 million."
Andrew Ede