Dragonera, off Mallorca
Sunday should see a fair amount of sun. (Image, Dragonera.)
Dragonera island off Andratx, Mallorca
Dragonera - GOB were involved with protests against development in 1977; the protests were ultimately successful.
Dragonera island off Mallorca
Dragonera from La Trapa, Andratx.
Big increase in Balearic snake population (and they can also swim!)
"Snakes are not a threat to humans..."
Dragonera island off Mallorca
Dragonera.
My top three "hidden" beaches in Mallorca
"They are far away from the crowds and almost nobody has access to them..."
The island of Dragonera off Mallorca
Dragonera, where protests prevented development.
New website all about the island of Dragonera
Natural heritage, history, lighthouses ...
Science
Two asteroids given Majorcan names
It is expected that there will be an official event to mark the naming of the asteroids.
Environment
Council of Majorca looking to create Dragonera marine reserve
Solutions were being sought for making management of Dragonera more straightforward, effective and coherent.
Environment
Government initiates Dragonera marine reserve process
This area by the island of Dragonera has considerable ecological and fishing value: a 2004 study established that there is high diversity of habitats and species.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"