Mallorca police reinforcements for Menorca fiestas outraged at having to pay for their own food and lodgings
The Sant Joan Fiestas in Ciutadella attract very high numbers of people, especially young people from Mallorca.
Council of Mallorca finally has agreement with Airbnb on illegal holiday lets
The Council reckons it will be impossible to advertise without a valid registration number.
24,000 hire cars too many in Mallorca
‘Word has spread’ that the Balearic Islands are ‘very expensive’; in Mallorca ‘it is difficult to fill’ hotels.
British travellers could be made to pay for EU Covid bill
The new levy will be a particular hit to British tourists who already face longer passport queues and more restrictions to enter Europe as a result of Brexit.
Mallorca: Paradise no more?
“Most Mallorcans believe that tourists will come to Mallorca whatever happens but they could be very much mistake. It will be a costly error as well...”
Tourist troubles in Mallorca
Many tourists don’t seem to appreciate the impact of unreasonable behaviour. After all, they’re on holiday so the residents of Mallorca should just suck it all up! Really?
Michelle Obama: lunch at top spot in Puerto Portals, new exclusive photos
A regular visitor to the island, she first came for an official trip in 2010.
Liam Gallagher nearly found his oasis in Mallorca
Oasis star often rented a villa lived on takeaways from the famous Formentor Hotel.
Concern over manta rays on Mallorca’s beaches
According to experts in oceanography and marine biology, if this trend continues or even worsens in the coming months, Spain could face an ecological impact of considerable proportions, affecting not only ray populations but the entire food web in Mediterranean waters.
Holiday health in Mallorca: Stay cool, Stay safe, Stay happy
Mallorca’s 300 days of sunshine are a major draw, but the summer heat can be intense—even for locals.
Cool off this summer at the only freshwater “beach” in Mallorca
The cove not only stands out for its unique waters, but also for its facilities.
Mallorca beach protesters announce their return
Mallorca Platja Tour staged three 'symbolic' occupations of beaches last summer.
Fun and games for the opening of the new promenade in Magalluf
The Calvia Town Hall has programmed a day full of activities and offers for this Sunday to mark the opening on the new promenade.
Saturday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for the first day of astronomical summer in Mallorca.
The weather forecast for the week ahead across Spain
The heat will continue in the east and the Balearics, with a tendency to rise again from next Thursday to near 40ºC.
Queen’s College - Out and about and cleaning up our island
This week, with the help of a group of Year 12 IB students, the Year 4 pupils organised a beach clean up as part of their class project “Our Ocean Planet”.
Transfer news - rumours and gossip
Coach Arrasate’s players have just under three weeks to go before they return to training. There the team will play three preparation games on July 27, 30 and 31, the day they return to Palma.
Picota - The Red diamonds of Spain
These little, shiny cherries are only available from June to the end of July.
Comment
13.50 euros for three small beers in Mallorca
Just because some locations on the island are considered to be super top tourist attractions it does not mean clients have to be ripped off.
Humphrey Carter