Balearics posted the highest hotel occupancy rate in Spain in July
Palma and Calvia hotels have reported sharp increases.
Santanyi to hire private security for the summer because of lack of police
Private security will mainly be for Covid controls of beaches.
Maximum precautions against Covid needed in three municipalities
Of the three municipalities, Sa Pobla has the highest number of active cases.
Housing
New social housing to be built in Santanyi
The Mayor of Santanyí, Mari Pons, says building will begin this year, but that more homes are desperately needed.
Superb Santanyi
With 35 kilometres of coastline it is no surpise that Santanyi has some of Majorca's most beautiful beaches.
Environment
Mondrago beaches suffering from excessive "human pressure"
Capacity at beaches in the Mondrago park is said to be exceeded by 60%.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 16-22 July
Fiestas all over the island. Virgen del Carmen concludes on Monday except in Porto Cristo, where the fiestas go on until Sunday (correfoc and fireworks). Sant Jaume in Alcudia, Manacor, Santanyi and elsewhere (demons in Calvia village on Saturday). Santa Margalida in various places. La Beata starts in Valldemossa and Vilafranca. In Port Adriano, tenor José Carreras on Saturday. Santa Eugenia has its performing arts weekend - circus acts, dance and music.
Beaches
Beachgoers in the Mondragó park to be limited
The number of beachgoers, demolishing chiringuitos, no more sunloungers ... .
Transport
Satisfaction with Cala s'Almonia shuttle bus service
The shuttle has been carrying an average of 50 to 60 people per day since its introduction last month.
Tourism
Santanyi wanting minibus service for its beaches
Santanyi town hall is interested in adopting a similar scheme to the one that was introduced in the summer for Es Trenc.
Police
Ten illegal immigrants found in Santanyi
Ten illegal immigrants were picked up in Santanyi, where there have been four landings by immigrants since 2014.
Police
Seven illegal immigrants intercepted in Santanyi
The seven men, all Algerian, will now be subject to processing by the National Police, which will initiate procedures for them to be deported.