News of the day 20 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
Plane taking off from Heathrow Airport.

International

16,000 British tourists flying to Spain before the weekend

Around 5 million British tourists have already booked to go to ‘Amber’ destinations over the summer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Beaches in Manacor

Coronavirus news

Spanish tourism looking to vaccines, UK green light, says Mallorca hotel boss

"Whether or not we bring the pandemic under control, these are trends that are here to stay."

Reuters

Bar & restaurant restrictions eased.

Latest headlines

Bar & restaurant interiors open from Sunday

The aim is to make sure the Balearic Islands are the safest tourist destination in the Mediterranean.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

An easyJet Airbus A320-251N takes off from Nice international airport in Nice, France

Majorca tourism

EasyJet readies 90% of fleet despite summer doubts

As the peak season approaches, travel firms are pushing governments to drop quarantines and other curbs for vaccinated passengers and lower-risk destinations.

Reuters

Vaccination queue in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

New vaccination centre possible for under-60s affected by AstraZeneca suspension

Final decisions yet to be taken regarding the under-60s who had a first dose of AstraZeneca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Thousands of migrants cross the Spanish-Moroccan border

Latest headlines

Mallorca seeks help to relocate children from Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain pressed on with expulsions of thousands who swam around or climbed over the border fence in the past two days.

Reuters

Son Sant Joan Airport, Palma.

International

More speculation over the UK's 'Green' list

Alan Bowen, Association of Atol Companies Legal Advisor: “I fear if anything comes off the 'Green' list, we’ll be finished for the summer.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Alcudia beach, Mallorca.

International

The Foreign Office will have the last word on 'Amber' travel

"If something goes wrong, insurers will use every tool in the book to avoid liability.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The whale spotted in Santa Ponsa

Latest headlines

Welcome to Santa Ponsa, Wally the whale!

"He has also been spotted in the waters close to Barcelona...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Iceberg

International

Antarctica gives birth to world’s largest iceberg just bigger than Mallorca!

Ranks as the largest existing iceberg on the planet.

Reuters

Balearic Islands stand at the Madrid Fitur tourism fair

Majorca tourism

Decisive moment for the Balearics, the "reopening of tourism"

President Armengol gave an upbeat message at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bar interiors in Mallorca have been closed

Latest headlines

Bar and restaurant interiors can open until 6pm

Different capacities for establishments with or without terraces.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Palma is starting to open up as tourists begin to trickle in from the European Union

Comment

Viewpoint: Signs of life in Palma

Palma is starting to open up as tourists begin to trickle in from the European Union.

Humphrey Carter

Magalluf

Comment

Viewpoint: In the dark

“The British travel industry is in the dark over the future of Magalluf...”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
The terrace at La Concha Soul Boutique Hotel, Paguera.

Lifestyle

The music hotel that's causing a sensation in Paguera

Óscar Sancho has transformed his passion for music into a business and he's looking forward to welcoming guests in the summer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tik Tok logo

Lifestyle

Practical parenting: Social, or anti-social media?

What extent we ‘control’ our children’s access to social media? Why it is important to have parental controls on their social media.

Julie Waller

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Friday, May 21

Latest news

Mallorca's weekend weather for today, May 21

Check the weather forecast for the next few days. Whether you're off to the beach or meeting up with friends it's best to check the weather before you leave home, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Tenerife-Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Mallorca celebrate with 0-1 win in Tenerife

Monro Bryce comments on Real Mallorca's latest victory, but... What's next?

Monro Bryce

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