UK leading independent travel agent conference to be held overseas for first time, in Palma
Mallorca is one of their top-selling destinations.
Soller: The New Year Statistics
Since the Soller Tunnel became free and the buses doubled their frequency many have moved here.
From the steppes of eastern Europe to a Mallorcan Halloween
The eve of Samhain is October 31, which is traditionally considered to be All Saints Eve, as tradition in Mallorca has attempted, with increasingly less and less success, to distance itself from a commercialised Anglo-Saxon Halloween.
A glorious week in Soller
The Soller Valley holds magic for many who emerge from the Soller Tunnel into the mountain light and discover our whole new world.
One woman’s trash is another’s treasure
She is now working on stock for Christmas and you might see her at a market near you soon, or you can make an enquiry for a bag through her website.
Paddle board Paradise
Paddle boarding is a growing sport which seems to attract the ladies, who incidentally excel at this aquatic activity.
All Things Soller: Changing of seasons
The past 20 years has seen an explosion in the schools in Mallorca available using the English language.
The good old days
I lived during an era when none of us habitually used mobiles or computers and we didn’t have ‘trigger warnings’ on literature...
Let's Keep Our Island Clean: A Call to a Responsible Stewardship
Besides harming our environment, littering is a health hazard as well.
An independent Balearics
“It is highly unlikely that it will ever happen, but I think it could work.”
Medical madness in Soller
The hospital situation for the Soller Valley continues to be debated as the one our area is attached to is Son Llatzer.
All things Soller: Summer is here
Soller’s outdoor pool has just opened and that is very important for local people and visitors who use it as their beach club.
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue vital in Countering Hate Speech
The problem of hate speech globally has been on a rise in recent years...
Strengthening resilience in nutrition and food security on the African Continent
This year marks 60 years after the formation of the Organization of African Unity.
Viewpoint
Schools fears
“The big question is whether children should be able to go back to school...”
viewpoint
Come to Palma: it’s open
There’s a rumble in the city centre and it’s coming from hotels getting ready to open.
The Blog
Beyond the myth: Magalluf
"A case study in which sensationalist reporting and value judgements mould the reality into a mythicised vision."
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Passengers advised to head to Mallorca airport three hours before flights
Comment
The complicated truth about tipping
"I have to say that in Spain - and Mallorca in particular, tipping is quite a civilised procedure"
Frank Leavers25/08/2023 13:48