Crew focus in Mallorca
Yachts & Young Ones: Is Mallorca really family-friendly for superyacht guests?
There’s no shortage of sun-kissed glamour when it comes to Mallorca, but how does it fare when your charter guests are swapping champagne flutes for sippy cups?
Balearics is Spain’s top nautical destination
Mallorca, Ibiza and Barcelona are among the most popular destinations for international visitors, especially tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom, who lead the way in nautical tourism in the country.
Balearics top for most recreational boat accidents
The number of emergencies at sea in the Balearics rose by 81% last year, and most of the 743 maritime operations coordinated by the maritime rescue centre in Palma were related to recreational boats.
The foreign investment driving out Mallorcan nautical businesses
The Balearic Ports Authority is accused of making decisions based solely on the highest financial offers.
Balearic determination to prevent Airbnb-style hiring out of boats
Spanish Government regulations are said to create safety risks and to invite market intrusion.
Boats in Menorca
The regional government wants to tackle "disguised rentals".
Heading for court - the Balearics one billion euros a year boat hire business
Balearic regulatory change clashes with state powers and affects private individuals who profit from boat hire.
Balearic charter firms fight private boat rentals and push for safer jet ski rules
The association calls for jet ski instructors receive training in safety and first aid and calls for a ban on the use in protected areas.
Controlling tourist pressure at sea in Mallorca; new service in response to safety concerns
A task of the fleet of boats will be inspection of charters.
Charter boat companies concerned about changes to moorings' concessions
There is a fear that large operators will move in and push small businesses out.
Calls for more control of the yacht charter sector.
Calls for more control of the yacht charter sector.
Balearics charter boat sector anticipating a "good summer"
January registrations "a good omen" for the summer.
Infringements on charter boats increase by 350% in the Balearics
Government blamed for failing to confront the "choas" in Balearic waters.