Balearics island wages war on horseshoe snake
A total of 95 snake traps will be installed, 85 of which will be distributed around Dragonera, especially on the east coast, from the Tramuntana lighthouse to the Llebeig lighthouse.
Mallorca sea temperatures reached a record 32ºC
There has been a continuous rise in sea level, with an average increase of 3.3 centimetres per decade since 1993.
New Mallorca sea temperature record
Various scientific studies have highlighted the devastating consequences of marine heat waves.
Dragonera, Mallorca
Dragonera. Andratx forecast for Monday; sunny, a light to gentle southerly breeze and a high of 33C.
Passengers are to be taken off the ferry on to a sister ship at sea.
Passengers are to be taken off the ferry on to a sister ship at sea.
Mallorca ferry blaze update: passengers being evacuated at sea
Damaged ferry will eventually be towed back to Valencia.-
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..."
Horseshoe snakes have been detected on Dragonera.
Horseshoe snakes have been detected on Dragonera.
The island of Dragonera off Mallorca
Dragonera, where protests prevented development.
New website all about the island of Dragonera
Natural heritage, history, lighthouses ...
The seventh of July 1977 is a day that will never be forgotten
Two boats carrying fifty people made the short crossing from the Andratx coast to the island of Dragonera.
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 pushes ahead with 100 percent sales tax on home buys by non-resident Britons and Americans
- British company at Palma Airport again under fire for worker practices
- British stars gather at Branson hotel in Mallorca, Jamie Oliver does the cooking
- Spain considers new 21% VAT on short-term tourist rentals, double the hotel rate
- Longer than a football field, one of the biggest super-yachts ever built and she is anchored in Andratx!
Comment
Thirty years of protecting Dragonera
The declaration of the nature park came eighteen years after the famous occupation of the island.
Andrew Ede31/01/2025 11:12