Coasts, caravans and confusion - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that made the headlines over the past week.
Violent clashes have flared up over the past few weekends.
Violent clashes have flared up over the past few weekends.
Police concern about growing violence in Cala Ratjada
Four violent incidents in three days.
Mass bar fight in Cala Ratjada
A large number of people took part, several of the members of the fight were injured to varying degrees.
German police support Mallorca money laundering raids
Homes, hotels and offices were searched.
Investigation into brawl at Cala Ratjada club
An argument had started inside the club.
“Mallorca’s culture does not get the recognition it deserves. The administrations know its cost but not its value.”
"The British have played an important role in modern-day Mallorca..."
German teenagers arrested for rape in Cala Ratjada
One of the two is a minor aged 17.
Cala Agulla car park will have to go
The problem is that there isn't as yet a viable alternative for a car park to serve this popular beach.
Reformation of Cala Ratjada promenade finally underway
The works began in early December and have an execution period of five months.
Cala Ratjada, Mallorca
There is a good deal of spending on various items of work in Cala Ratjada.
Work starts on stabilising Cala Ratjada promenade
Work relates to a report which highlighted potential instability.
Work in Cala Ratjada, Mallorca following Storm Gloria
Storm Gloria caused extensive damage in Cala Ratjada.
Court annuls fine for Cala Ratjada promenade work
Capdepera town hall was fined for apparently unauthorised work on the promenade.
Cala Rajada had many visitors
Cala Rajada had many visitors.
One injured in Cala Ratjada underground car park fire
The cause would appear to have been a motorcycle that caught fire.
Child hit by falling tile has died
The girl was rushed to the paediatric critical care unit at Son Espases.
14-month-old child in serious condition after being hit by a falling tile
The parents and child were sheltering from a heavy shower.
Good prospects for this year's "llampuga" season
Cala Ratjada has a gastronomy event dedicated to "llampuga" (dorado).
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Passengers advised to head to Mallorca airport three hours before flights
Comment
It’s already kicking off in Mallorca
Cala Ratjada is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, but violence in the resort is not new.
Humphrey Carter05/04/2024 11:23