Lockdown
Spain's four-phase plan updated
Breakdown of the phases including Phase 2 which begins on Monday, May 25 for the Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza.
Viewpoint
Safe corridors
“If the Brits can't come this summer, the local economy has serious problems...”
Viewpoint
Person of the week, boos and cheers
“Unlikely that big, lavish international holidays are going to be possible this summer.”
Northern Spotlight
Moors and Christians looking impossible
With Virgen del Carmen in Puerto Pollensa in July, the “Sailors” race has been cancelled.
Majorca Mallorca
Is it time to break free?
I have spoken to people who are quitting their jobs and going off to do that thing they have always wanted to do, others are thinking of closing their businesses and starting completely new ones, or retiring.
Viewpoint
Tensions starting to fray
It’s tough but we really can’t complain in the Balearics, Madrid is feeling the pain.
Northern Spotlight
Pollensa and the revival of the beach services' row
In the midst of coronavirus crisis, the town hall has succeeded in reviving it.
Coronavirus
The Queen: "We will meet again"
"We will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again."
News
Mass cancellation of cyclist bookings in March & April
The coronavirus crisis has struck another blow in Majorca as hoteliers in Playa de Palma and Calvia report mass cancellations for cyclists who were booked to stay in March and April.
- Super luxury Scenic Eclipse comes out of the cold in Mallorca
- Big increase in Balearic snake population (and they can also swim!)
- Fire burns down a villa in Calvia
- British cruise ship which made controversial visit to Cornish town docks in Palma
- Illegal holiday homes could soon be available to rent (legally!)
Comment
Viewpoint: 50 years of tourism domination
Ever since 1970, Spain has vied with France to be Europe’s top tourism dog.
Andrew Ede01/10/2021 10:28