
Tackling traffic congestion is a major challenge for the Balearic authorities.
Tackling traffic congestion is a major challenge for the Balearic authorities.

Mallorca would not survive without tourism.
Mallorca would not survive without tourism.

While this is an industry-wide issue affecting all airlines, Ryanair is committed to tackling unruly passenger behaviour for the
While this is an industry-wide issue affecting all airlines, Ryanair is committed to tackling unruly passenger behaviour for the benefit of its passengers and crew
Behave flying to Mallorca or pay the price
"We don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet.”
Spain leads Europe in island overcrowding - but Malta suffers more than Mallorca
“El Hierro proves that it’s possible to grow tourism without losing what makes a place special,” says Sean Kelly, co-founder of BookRetreats.com.

A scorching few days ahead in Mallorca.
A scorching few days ahead in Mallorca.

Using its venomous tentacles, it traps and paralyzes its prey while reeling it inwards to its digestive polyps.
Using its venomous tentacles, it traps and paralyzes its prey while reeling it inwards to its digestive polyps.
The world’s most dangerous jellyfish washes up in the Balearics
In recent years, Portuguese man-of-war have repeatedly caused individual beaches in Mallorca to be closed.

The manta ray is an endangered endemic species and is commonly found in the waters of the Balearics.
The manta ray is an endangered endemic species and is commonly found in the waters of the Balearics.
More manta rays sighted in Mallorca
This is the third time that a manta ray has been spotted off the coast of Mallorca in less than five days.

Last July's mass protest in Palma.
Last July's mass protest in Palma.
Calls for mass participation in Mallorca tourism demonstration
Environmentalists warning absolute dependence on tourism makes Mallorca’s economy highly vulnerable.

It's going to a very hot summer in the Balearics this year.
It's going to a very hot summer in the Balearics this year.
This summer will be hotter than normal in the Balearics
Rainfall could be scarce and localised, with typical extreme incidents such as dry storms with mud or, towards the end of August, intense showers accompanied by strong winds, sea squalls or possible tornadoes.

The reinforcements planned for both forces come from specialised air units (helicopters and drones), dog handlers, underground u
The reinforcements planned for both forces come from specialised air units (helicopters and drones), dog handlers, underground units, mobile brigades and cavalry
Massive summer security deployment across Spain
Operation Summer is a response to Spain’s status as one of the world’s most important tourist destinations.

Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.
Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.
Britons warned to go easy on the beer in the holiday heat
Heat exhaustion does not usually need emergency medical help if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency.

Rafel Jordà, photographed in Palma during the interview.
Rafel Jordà, photographed in Palma during the interview.
- Spain leads Europe in island overcrowding - but Malta suffers more than Mallorca
- Please remind me how Mallorca made its fortune
- The world’s most dangerous jellyfish washes up in the Balearics
- The small Mallorcan town with 1,500 squatters
- Fines of up to €30,000 for breaking new Mallorca vehicle regulations
Comment
Please remind me how Mallorca made its fortune
Some of Spain, if not Europe’s wealthiest people are Mallorcan and they’ve made their multi millions out of tourism, foreign tourism.
Humphrey Carter13/06/2025 10:44