A very hot and stormy summer ahead for the Balearics
This summer could be among the five hottest in the last 30 years
The Zara bargain dress which is a must-have this summer
Available in blue, black, grey, grey, beige, dark mink, red and green, you only need to change your accessories and footwear to transform your look
Your summer drink
Ditch the tie, Spanish PM tells civil servants
Striking a more serious note, Sanchez said his government would introduce emergency measures next week to improve efficiency and energy saving.
The Blog
The uncertainties of summer
“Your brain doesn’t like uncertainty - it’s like a type of pain, something to be avoided.”
Gardening in Majorca
Unfortunately the summer brings all sorts of undesirables into our gardens.
Welfare
Palma City Council under fire under carriage horses
The United Left of the Balearics yesterday accused Palma City Council of turning its back on the suffering the carriage horses have to endure during the hot peak summer months.
Sales
Summer sales off to a sizzler
Some stores opened their doors yesterday offering discounts of up to as much as 70 percent.
Sales
Summer sales officially start tomorrow
Over the past few days many shops in the centre of Palma have been posting signs in their windows offering discounts of 40 to 70 percent in preparation for the summer sales which this year will begin tomorrow, 29 June, as opposed to the traditional 1 July, because that is Sunday
Property
Balearics has the highest summer rentals
The Port of Ibiza is the most expensive, the Port of Alcudia one of the cheapest.
Holiday rentals
Ibiza will severely restrict the availability of Airbnb this summer
A new law in Ibiza which will severely restrict the use of Airbnb and similar holiday accommodation platforms.
Temperatures
Heat wave is coming.
Culture
The Cathedral like you have never seen it before
The peak summer season rare guides of the roof terraces and ramparts of Palma Cathedral are going to be organised from Mondays to Saturdays.
Beaches
Beach ready or bust
Something to consider for a day out at the beach is the picnic, along with preparation of a further snack later.
Peter Clover02/08/2019 12:49