No chance of 'Amber Plus' Watchlist for Mallorca this week!
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson considered implementing ‘Amber Plus’ to prevent new variants entering the UK, but apparently changed his mind over fears of a backlash.
Palma flights 90% of 2019 number
On Saturday, Palma had the highest number of flights for any Spanish airport this year.
Foreign tourism to Spain surges from year ago in June, 75% below 2019
The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain jumped to 2.2 million in June...
We need to get the travel industry moving again, UK PM Johnson says
An amber watchlist was due to be signed off on Thursday but a split in the government could delay a decision, The Times said
30,000 cruise ship passengers visiting Palma in August
27 cruise ships are already scheduled to visit Palma in September.
La Lonja bar allowed to open terrace for 1 hour extra
If the TSIJB ruling is final, it might be be the only bar with a terrace that can stay open until 00:30 in La Lonja.
July year-on-year unemployment in the Balearics down 26%
But 40% higher unemployment than in July 2019.
Hailstorms decimate Mallorcan vineyards
“The storm followed the entire line of the vineyards and has affected every one of our plots..”
Four more Covid deaths in the Balearics
The test rate on Tuesday was the same as on Monday.
Spain's PM lunching with the King in Palma
An anti-monarchy protest coincided with Pedro Sánchez's arrival.
Sánchez confident of "significant economic recovery"
An "extraordinary" improvement in unemployment data.
Balearics attracting most foreign tourists
Over 600,000 foreign tourists in June, but still only some 30% of the number in 2019.
Viewpoint: Reactivation - but how real is it?
It will take several quarters yet for there to be genuine talk of reactivation.
When it was Americans who behaved badly in Mallorca
In the US, public opinion was scandalised by press reporting of the case.
Summer Blog: Magalluf is truly beautiful...
Will there be a before and after? Amanda Jeffrey's views on the transformation of Magalluf
Spotlight on Soller: Ups and downs of Soller Valley life this week
Is this all just the madness of summer?
Enjoying Mallorca: Alcudia Bay - wrecks and obelisks
There is much to be discovered in the sea around the island and especially in the bay of Alcudia.
Wild Mallorca: The citrinus star and crowns!
"This is one of the beautiful sides of nature which we all get to hear on this beautiful island"
Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 4
If you're planning a day out, check the weather all over Mallorca before you go, by clicking here.
Fan's view: Real Mallorca make it five from five after 1-2 win in France
Mallorca still unbeaten in pre-season. Will they stay fit for our first La Liga game against Real Betis?
Minorcan sailor scoops Olympic medal in Tokyo
Joan Cardona is the third Balearic sailor to win an Olympic medal.
Mallorcan's golden moment in Tokyo
Spain are looking to repeat their gold medal success from the Barcelona Games in 1992 but will have to beat the Rio winners from five years ago.
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