News of the day 3 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
'Amber Plus' travel.

Coronavirus news

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Palma flights 90% of 2019 number

On Saturday, Palma had the highest number of flights for any Spanish airport this year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain jumped to 2.2 million in June...

Majorca tourism

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...

Reuters

An amber watchlist was due to be signed off on Thursday but a split in the government could delay a decision

Majorca tourism

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

Reuters

Mahón port, Minorca.

Majorca tourism

30,000 cruise ship passengers visiting Palma in August

27 cruise ships are already scheduled to visit Palma in September.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A star lunch.

Latest headlines

Best of British at Can Eduardo!

"Joseph Fiennes owns a home on the island...."

Bar in La Lonja, Palma.

Latest headlines

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vineyard affected by the hailstorm

Latest headlines

Hailstorms decimate Mallorcan vineyards

“The storm followed the entire line of the vineyards and has affected every one of our plots..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe in Palma.

Latest headlines

Spain's PM lunching with the King in Palma

An anti-monarchy protest coincided with Pedro Sánchez's arrival.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People on the Son Parc beach in Minorca

Majorca tourism

Balearics attracting most foreign tourists

Over 600,000 foreign tourists in June, but still only some 30% of the number in 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Thousands of Britons are still dreaming of a Mallorcan holiday, but what a nightmare

Comment

Viewpoint: The game of holidays

Thousands of Britons are still dreaming of a Majorcan holiday, but what a nightmare.

Humphrey Carter

It will take several quarters yet for there to be genuine talk of reactivation

Comment

Viewpoint: Reactivation - but how real is it?

It will take several quarters yet for there to be genuine talk of reactivation.

Andrew Ede

US ambassador, Claude G. Bowers

Comment

When it was Americans who behaved badly in Mallorca

In the US, public opinion was scandalised by press reporting of the case.

Andrew Ede

In Magalluf after a successful translation.

Comment

Summer Blog: Magalluf is truly beautiful...

Will there be a before and after? Amanda Jeffrey's views on the transformation of Magalluf

Amanda Jeffrey

Holiday / Lifestyle
The items found during clearance of the plot suggested that the location of the great gate of the Roman port had been found.

Lifestyle

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.

Andrew Ede

Serin male

Lifestyle

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"

Neville James-Davies

What's on / Coming soon
La Traviata by G. Verdi - "Addio del passato"

Coming soon

What's On Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 August

This week the 60th Pollensa Festival kicks off.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Pollensa Bay, sa Fortaleza & Formentor Hotel, Mallorca.

Latest news

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Mallorca still unbeaten in pre-season

Real Mallorca

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?

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Olympic medalist, Joan Cardona.

Other Sports

Minorcan sailor scoops Olympic medal in Tokyo

Joan Cardona is the third Balearic sailor to win an Olympic medal.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Winner for Mallorcan.

Other Sports

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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