Spain expects cash from tourism to slump in peak summer
Exceltur also revised its full-year estimate for tourism activity to 3.3% growth from 4% projected earlier this year, still outperforming a projected 2.4% expansion of the Spanish economy.
British tourists defy anti-tourism protests. Loyalty to Mallorca shines as visitor numbers climb
"Nothing is going to break their love affair with Mallorca..."
Calls for fewer tourists fall on deaf ears as Spanish airlines say they are fully booked
Spain heading for another record year for tourism
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
"This is not a case of tourists not being welcome, it is a case of failed government policies"
"There is a complete lack of affordable housing...."
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Mark and Michelle get it Wright as they name new baby Palma
It's believed the name was inspired by Palma, the capital of Mallorca, where they are known to own a home in the lively resort town of Magalluf.
Leave your metal detector at home! Mallorca beachcomber hit with record fine
Man says he didn't know he was breaking the law.
How Valldemossa is winning the war on pickpockets
Countless arrests have been made.
Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
Spain is also planning to introduce a new tax on non-resident/non EU property purchases.
Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
"Excessive fees and bogus ‘incentive schemes’ by monopoly airport operator AENA.."
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Porreras: the sleepy Mallorcan town thrust into the international spotlight thanks to Meghan Markle
Basking in the international limelight...
Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
‘They come into our crowded restaurant, ask for cigarettes, money - or steal spoons to inject themselves with.’
German TV film series in Mallorca based on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, in 2008 there were two sighting reports of Maddie on the island
German TV regularly film on the island.
GOOD NEWS! Little chance of new property tax, which hits Brits hard, getting the green light
Opposition politicians, real estate agents and lawyers doubt that the new law, introduced to give Spaniards a greater chance of getting on the property ladder, will ever be approved.
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright back in their favourite place: Mallorca
"Exploring the old part of Palma...."
- Reputation of tourism in the Balearics reaches all-time low: Mallorca protests not helping
- Spain wants Britons back in the European Union: could resolve 90-day issue
- Top Mallorca resort suffering from uncollected rubbish
- Why Spaniards are staying away from their own beaches
- Minibus fire at Palma Airport causes alarm but no injuries reported
Comment
Manners Meghan! Porreras deserves a reply
Manners make the person
Jason Moore22/02/2025 09:58