What's On
What's on in Majorca on Monday / Tuesday
An evening with Alan Kennedy in Puerto Alcudia and Folk dances in Cala Ratjada.
Weather
Monday's weather in Majorca
A pleasant final day of September. Some rain on Wednesday looking likely.
Fatal accident
Seventeen-year-old killed in motorcycle accident
A talented young footballer, Isaac's death prompted the Balearics Football Federation to express its dismay.
Tourism
Thomas Cook customers may face 2-month delay for refunds
A total of 100,000 bookings made by direct debit would be refunded within the next 14 days.
Environment
The number of cars is Balearics main environmental concern
Too many cars on the roads were judged to be a prime concern by 48.4% of respondents.
Child abandonment
Arrested for going out and leaving three children at home
Four year old was hooked to the bars of the balcony.
Weekend Food
I love fresh pineapple
Pineapple is delicious eaten fresh on its own or added to a fruit salad, pies, cakes, ice cream, yogurt, punches, and other desserts.
Gardening
Gardening in Majorca
The Passiflora likes plenty of warmth and sunshine and will need frequent watering. Once inside a plant pot one can at least keep the root suckers under control.
Comment
Changing times
“I suspect that local hoteliers will now be going down the direct route rather than relying on local hoteliers.”
Jason Moore