Mallorca stepping up beach patrols after wave of rescues
Government to consider strengthening its emergency protocols for tourists.
![The big all-star happy family of friends enjoying the best of the Balearics.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
The big all-star happy family of friends enjoying the best of the Balearics.
The big all-star happy family of friends enjoying the best of the Balearics.
Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson get fresh in the Balearics
A dream team of celebrities have been visiting the islands this summer.
Panic over Mallorca water cuts
Government grilled over why tourist tax money is not being used to solve the water crisis.
Water restrictions in Mallorca
Local Police are responsible for surveillance, with the power to impose sanctions in the event of non-compliance.
Jet2 issues immediate warning of storm delays in Mallorca
“We are currently experiencing some Air Traffic Control slot delays on flights that are due to arrive, depart or fly across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands."
![It feels like the season has not taken off yet.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
It feels like the season has not taken off yet.
It feels like the season has not taken off yet.
![The Ryanair flight finally took off this morning.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
The Ryanair flight finally took off this morning.
The Ryanair flight finally took off this morning.
Balearics Ryanair flight nightmare
Guardia Civil were called when one of the passengers got involved in a confrontation with the crew.
![The tiger mosquito population is spreading across the Balearics.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
The tiger mosquito population is spreading across the Balearics.
The tiger mosquito population is spreading across the Balearics.
Balearics on tiger mosquito alert
“The risk is very present in the Balearics and we must consider it very seriously.”
New Mallorca anti-mass tourism protest called for July 21
“It’s time to take to the streets, get organised and stand up for real change."
![Mallorcan authorities no longer plan to push sun and beach tourism.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Mallorcan authorities no longer plan to push sun and beach tourism.
Mallorcan authorities no longer plan to push sun and beach tourism.
Council of Mallorca President says island “does not need” more tourists
“Mallorca does not have a problem with demand and does not need to go to fairs to find more tourists."
Balearics is the least pet friendly region of Spain
The number of pets is increasing at a faster rate than the number of births.
Menorca goes to war with Mallorca, tourists told to go home!
One Menorcan town has already restricted tourist access to combat overcrowding.
![Surge in foreign residents is going to drive the population boom.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Surge in foreign residents is going to drive the population boom.
Surge in foreign residents is going to drive the population boom.
Mallorca set for a population explosion
Spain is among the European countries with the highest proportion of immigrants, with 17.1% of residents having been born abroad.
Mallorca hotel prices rose by over 7 % in May, more than double the general inflation rate
Mallorca recorded the highest number of overnight stays, with more than 6.3 million.
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Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.
Humphrey Carter28/06/2024 12:36