Spain worried about impact of new EU visa on British tourism
Concerns over another tax added to those already charged by destinations like the Balearics.
Palma fined 2,315 e-scooter drivers last year
Offenders face penalties ranging from 50 to 200 euros.
Mallorca protest against private jets, ban called for
"A ban on private jets would be a strong signal of justice for European citizens in the context of the climate crisis.”
The end of British passport stamps on the horizon in the EU...but
Britons will have to submit biometric data such as fingerprints and facial images.
Cruise lines have their sights set on Palma this year
Palma set for a busy cruise seaseon desoite limits on ships.
Mallorca top gun chopper pilots in dangerous mountain rescue in the snow
Very complicated helicopter rescue mission.
Balearic politicians pushing ahead on foreign property sale restrictions
Nearly 60,000 foreigners have acquired a home on the islands over the past 10 years
Tourist sector is losing money, tension rising over Sa Calobra repair work
Concerns landslide damage will not be repaired in time for the tourist season.
Balearic rent rises 21% in January, the highest rise since 2017
Balearics is the third most expensive region to rent a property in Spain.
Drunk driver crashes into parked cars in Alcudia
Police had previously responded to another incident involving a drunk driver.
“Graffiti tourists” busted in the Balearics
A total of 98 criminal acts committed in Mallorca and various locations throughout Spain have been cleared up.
Gary Barlow is cruising to Mallorca
As part of the group Take That, he has won eight BRIT Awards and sold over 45 million records.
Foreign population explodes in the Balearics
The number of foreigners living in Palma has increased by 900%.
Mallorca car hire prices go through the roof
The cost of renting a car for a week has risen from 134 to 310 pounds in the Balearics.
“There’s no reason why Palma can’t host the America’s Cup”
INEOS is planning on establishing a permanent base for its sailing project in Mallorca.
Balearics rules out any cap on tourists
The move is towards having fewer tourists who spend more.
Mallorca is a top destination for Britons travelling alone this year
It's going to home alone for many partners in the UK this year!
Comment
Armada heads for Palma
Limits and restrictions on cruise ships are in place, but could they be sunk ths summer?
Humphrey Carter 17/02/2023 09:53