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..."
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.