News of the day 8 October 2022
News / Latest headlines
Find out which ships are in port today
There are two cruise ships scheduled to visit Palma today
Holiday rentals - "a strategic accommodation segment"
Holiday rentals are said to generate spend per stay 23% higher than that of hotels.
Miss Tourism World Spain now in Magalluf
A contest that used to be held in Alcudia.
The biggest sale of books in English starts Monday in "treasure trove" Palma shop
"Clearance sale starts on Monday and will last all week..."
Valldemossa lost its wealthiest municipality tag in 2020
No surprise that the pandemic led to reduced average net incomes in Mallorca.
Tourist rescued from drowning in Paguera
Emergency services were called around 1pm on Saturday.
News / Comment
Holiday / Travelling
Tractor tourism arrives in Mallorca
The Porsche tractors are worth up to 100,000 euros.
Holiday / Attractions
Mallorca music festival nominated for top awards
The sixth edition of the Magalluf festival will take place in May next year
Weather / Latest news
Sirens bring back bad memories in Sant Llorenç
One resident says that there had been no advice that an alarm would sound.
Weather / Temperatures
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
Weather alert for the whole of Mallorca on Saturday. Balearic Webcams (majorcadailybulletin.com)
Sport / Other Sports
Palma marathon brings together 6,000 runners from sixty countries
"1,000 more runners than last edition..."
Edition of 7 October 2022
Comment
Changing the name of Playa de Palma
Local residents' representatives have flatly rejected the proposed name change.
Andrew Ede