Mayor says sorry over building working in Magalluf at the start of the season
Minister says that they are improving resorts across the country.
Tourism
UK travel industry checking in for flagship Mallorca convention
"The island has long been a really important destination for the UK travel trade, so it feels particularly fitting that we’re returning there in the year that ABTA marks its 75th anniversary.”
Spanish police and Guardia Civil launch new app to keep Britons safe
The Spanish Police and Civil Guard have a mobile app which offers a number of services, including simple and discreet communication with police forces if you experience or witness a crime – more information can be found on the ALERT COPS webpage.
"This is not a case of tourists not being welcome, it is a case of failed government policies"
"There is a complete lack of affordable housing...."
Tourist replies to our open letter calling on holidaymakers to stay at home
I do wonder what would happen to their livelihoods, should tourism diminish
Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca
The island has been exploited to unimaginable limits, leading to the collapse we are now suffering.
No visa needed to visit Mallorca this year as European entry/exit system is pushed back once again
Now set to launch in April 2026
Stingblade - The Mallorca Inspired Jellyfish Sting Solution
“It’s human nature for people to touch any kind of sting and then rub it, one must never do that when stung by a jellyfish because all you are doing is pushing the venom into the skin, into the body and that’s dangerous.”
Are the days of the UK Expat in Mallorca coming to an end?
Even the word ‘Expat’ is becoming unacceptable with its superiority and old-time colonialism built in.
Alcudia top “Most Beautiful Town in Spain”
3.2 million people visited Alcudia last year.
TUI and Ryanair join forces to boost flight options for Mallorca travellers
"In the UK in particular, our guests will be able to choose from an even wider range of flights in future..."
Not everyone is going to welcome even more tourists this year.
Not everyone is going to welcome even more tourists this year.
Mallorca retail sector panic
Industry says summer sales are much more successful thanks to the influx of foreign tourists.
Travel
Majority of Britons will avoid “overcrowded” destinations
63% of Britons likely to reject a destination because of overcrowding.
Young Britons could solve Mallorca job crisis
The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.
Travel mistakes which could cost you money
"Even simple things like flying with two different airlines and charges for overweight baggage can catch travellers off guard and take a real dent out of the travel budget.”
The North American market continues to grow while the UK leads.
The North American market continues to grow while the UK leads.
15.3 million international tourists visited the Balearics in 2024
The United States consolidated its position as an important source market with 4.2 million tourists.
Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.
Comment
A Thank You would have been enough
“Thank and applaud the British and the Germans, afterall they are the ones who pay the mortgage for the Balearics...”
Jason Moore07/03/2025 09:57