Viewpoint: The population challenge
"In the past thirty years, the Balearic population has increased by just over 70% to 1.21 million."
Andrew Ede
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Can we ever know our beloved Majorcans?
This book provides a more historical perspective in trying to explain the Mallorcan character.
Viewpoint: The terror of fire
The risk is increasing along with the rise in heat.
When it was Americans who behaved badly in Mallorca
In the US, public opinion was scandalised by press reporting of the case.
Enjoying Mallorca: Alcudia Bay - wrecks and obelisks
There is much to be discovered in the sea around the island and especially in the bay of Alcudia.
Viewpoint: Reactivation - but how real is it?
It will take several quarters yet for there to be genuine talk of reactivation.
Enjoy Mallorca: Palma’s summer fiestas one hundred years ago
The summer 1921 fiestas had essentially therefore been about having fun!!
The Blog: If it’s that bad, why are Lufthansa flying Jumbos to Palma?
Lufthansa have understood the longer-term booking behaviour. The use of the Jumbo wasn’t just decided last week.
Spotlight North: The sunset party of Albercutx
If you fancied organising a bit of a summer evening’s party, where might you choose?
Spotlight North: The illegal anchoring in Puerto Pollensa
Each summer there are complaints and some action, only for the issue to return the next summer.
Spotlight North: Controlling the beaches in Alcudia
The latest council meeting also brought up matters related to the beaches.
Spotlight North: And on it goes ... the students of Bellevue
The Alcudia students do not attract the same level of attention as those of Arenal and this owes much to location.
The week in tourism: The amber that adds to the red light flashing
"The way that they are going, it could be more than just a figurative red alert that we should be worrying about."
The Blog: An even more alarming state of alarm
Had the government seemingly confined us all illegally?
The Blog: Motoring life in the slow lane
High summer is here, and it is not like last summer. The roads are busier.
Viewpoint: When the Covid map turns red
Balearic measures were all about “saving the season”.
The Blog: There are types of tourist, and there are types
What to do with the type of tourism that doesn't benefit the image of the island?? What do you think?
Viewpoint: On Covid message
The messages become predictable. As predictable as the situations they refer to.
Enjoy Mallorca: Alcudia, Sant Jaume and the disappearance of a settlement
What happened to Guinyent? Why did it disappear?
Viewpoint: The cowards of abuse
Online in its various forms has bred and reinforced harassment, intimidation and the cowardice.
Spotlight North: The anti-mayor poster of Santa Margalida
The Workers Front claimed that the fines were dished out for political reasons
Spotlight North: Municipal workers taking Pollensa town hall to court
Lorena Luque had, said the union back in March, suffered “discriminatory and humiliating” conditions
Spotlight North: Bussing the workers into Alcudia Bay
Great excitement in Sa Pobla, Muro and Inca on Tuesday.
Spotlight North: All’s well for Alcudia’s Spanish students
Viajes Finalia which organises the Mallorca Island Festival student trips to Bellevue, issued a statement...
Spotlight North: Another week, and it’s Puerto Pollensa’s beaches
Summer had finally arrived at Puerto Pollensa and Cala Sant Vicenç beaches.
Viewpoint: Abandoning responsibility
Why else would there be a shift in focus to hospital response capacity?
The week in tourism: Listening to the hoteliers
Are Mallorcan hoteliers the ones who run the tourism industry in the Balearics?
Viewpoint: Radicalised and on the streets?
One profile was radicalised as a sympathiser of Islamic State.
The Blog: Controlling the “botellón”
Could opening up the nightlife industry stop the contagion? What do you think?
Viewpoint: The rising incidence
Spain’s health ministry has flagged up the possibility of reintroducing curfews.
Viewpoint: Tourism living with Covid?
Is it now about having to learn to live with Covid, as Boris Johnson would say?
Viewpoint: Policing Magalluf
Over the years, there have been plenty of calls for more police in Magalluf.
Spotlight North: Safe beaches in Alcudia
Spain’s Institute for Touristic Quality was handing out its flags for beaches earlier this week
Spotlight North: No Blue Flag but a Black Flag for Puerto Pollensa
Ecologistas en Acción have just awarded the Albercutx beach in Puerto Pollensa one of its 48 annual Black Flags
Spotlight North: Enjoy Pollensa with more limited Formentor access
They are also demanding an improvement to the bus service.
Spotlight North: The Pollentia finca is finally bought
Where will the three million for the development be coming from?
Viewpoint: Waiting for the data is no defence
What would the health situation be like, “if we all did the same”?
The Blog: The courts are testing positive for Covid
Do we now face possible repeats of the fiasco? What do you think?
The week in tourism: Watch list, bookings and the Delta variant
This week has been dominated by Spanish students and the arrival of British green-listed tourists.
Viewpoint: Martyrs at the gates of dawn
This whole business raises a fundamental question for Mallorca.
SPECIAL
Your Bulletin Summer Special
Your ultimate guide to the big events on the island this summer.
Lifestyle
Get the Mallorca Beach App!
The App also has a location map and offers information on toilets, restaurants and disabled access points.
Participate
Are you still dreaming of a Mallorca summer holiday?
Lifestyle
Bargains of the Day
Looking for a new home? Don't miss this spacious villa in Puerto de Soller
News
The 41st Edition of the Valldemossa's Chopin Festival at the Cartoixa this month
The festival will be held on Sunday's from August 8 and 29.
Participate
Are you now going to book a last minute holiday to Mallorca?
Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 5
Any plans for today? before you go, check the weather all over Mallorca by clicking here.
What's on
What's On Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 August
This week the 60th Pollensa Festival kicks off.
What's on
Films in English for Friday 29 July to Thursday 5 August
Take a look at the new releases and also check the line up of films being screened in English at the Atlàntida Film Festival that ends this weekend.
Lifestyle
Spicy fried calamari with squid-ink aioli
Marc Fosh: "Every time I pick up an octopus or a squid I can’t help thinking that something so ugly couldn’t possibly taste so good"
News
Out and About: Summer Sizzlers & Stingers
"The aesthetically challenged should really think twice before donning the flighty and the flimsy"
Lifestyle
Wild Mallorca: The citrinus star and crowns!
"This is one of the beautiful sides of nature which we all get to hear on this beautiful island"
Lifestyle
Mallorca Majorca: They did it!
Tim and Jo have snorkelled and kayaked around the island for 33 days.
Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor: Bullfighting makes an unwelcome return to Mallorca
A reader's reaction to last week's bullfights in Inca.
News
Britons follow up Mallorcan gold with gold in Tokyo
Hannah Mills has become the most successful female sailor in Olympic history.
Lifestyle
Enjoying Mallorca: Alcudia Bay - wrecks and obelisks
There is much to be discovered in the sea around the island and especially in the bay of Alcudia.
Lifestyle
Where to go out to eat in Mallorca
Going out to eat this weekend but don't know where? Take a look at our restaurant guide for some ideas.
Lifestyle
Food for thought: Terrace tipples - We all have pet coolers when relaxing outdoors
What are the most popular summer drinks in Mallorca?
Kids Zone
News from Queen’s College
This adventure only added to their enjoyment; who needs a water squirter anyway?!
News
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.
Lifestyle
Humans of Majorca celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary
Happy Diamond Anniversary to Margaret and Chris from all your friends in Mallorca...
Lifestyle
The restaurant review: Scrummy pork fillet was Sky-high special
Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Are the restaurant's incredible views on a par with the food?
News
Confidential: There's no place like home, wherever you are!
"I have already noticed a good few differences in the way things happen here as opposed to Mallorca."
Lifestyle
Gardening in Mallorca: August is finally here so it’s time for sowing vegetable seeds
"Believe it or not, now in August we are really into the time for sowing vegetable seeds"
News
Viewpoint: The population challenge
"In the past thirty years, the Balearic population has increased by just over 70% to 1.21 million."
Kids Zone
Learning can be such fun!
Cutting, counting, experimenting, building, problem solving and investigating real problems to find appropriate solutions helps to make learning meaningful.
News
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"