The long U.S. love affair with Mallorca, from Grace Kelly to Tom Hanks
Explore the fascinating history of American ties to Mallorca, from Thomas Jefferson's wine interest to bohemian artists, celebrity tourists, and modern travel trends. Discover how Mallorca's allure has evolved for U.S. visitors.
Police capture Spiderman thief in their web in Mallorca
All of the robberies were carried out in the neighbourhoods of Son Armadans and El Terreno.
Municipal building in the El Terreno district of Palma, Mallorca
There is supposed to be comprehensive rehabilitation of El Terreno.
The forgotten municipal building in Palma's El Terreno
There was a town hall office on the ground floor until around ten years ago.
Iconic Palma hostel back on the market again
The Hostal Corona was originally put up for sale in 2020.
Eleven cars affected by fire in Palma's El Terreno district
Was it an accident or was it deliberate?
Welcome to the new-look Plaza Gomila in Palma
The project's backers are the Camper Group, best known for their footwear.
Hostal Corona in El Terreno, Palma
Hostal Corona, on the market for five million euros.
El Terreno is on the up, as foreign buyers take an interest
Property prices are increasing in El Terreno.
Economy
Investors lining up in El Terreno
Camper Group broke ground earlier this week on its ambitious project to construct 29 homes and shops in El Terreno.
Majorca
A week of excesses in Majorca
The government's tourism of excesses decree was approved; there were excessively warm temperatures; and excesses in El Terreno were once more the subject of complaints.
Row over s'Aigua Dolça swimming pools project.
Row over s'Aigua Dolça swimming pools project - archive photo
Society
El Terreno is like the Third World
Pavements and streets in a poor condition, broken and dirty rubbish containers, walls with graffiti, squatters, and filth everywhere.
Police
Police respond to El Terreno residents' demands
The implication of a police report is that Latino gangs are active in El Terreno.
Society
El Terreno residents prepared to defend themselves
"If the local police and National Police don't defend us, we will do it ourselves. We will not stand back and see the area destroyed."
Palma
Another zone to tackle Palma anti-social behaviour
Violations carry the prospect of fines between 1,500 and 3,000 euros, and notices informing the public are now appearing in different parts of the city.