News of the day 10 February 2023
News / Latest headlines

Latest headlines

Find out which ships are in port today

The MSC Bellissima is the only cruise ship scheduled to visit Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Latest headlines

Nicole Kidman stays at Spain's most expensive property in Mallorca

There are seven bedrooms for a property that occupies 2,300 square metres.

Jason Moore

United Airlines are flying direct from the United States to Palma.

Latest headlines

American gold rush for Mallorca properties

New York-Palma has been United Airlines’ most profitable route in Spain over the summer season.

Humphrey Carter

Balearic government has denied any intention to cap tourist numbers.

Latest headlines

Balearics rules out any cap on tourists

The move is towards having fewer tourists who spend more.

Humphrey Carter

Latest headlines

The best pizzas in Mallorca! Readers give their verdict

Data on this well-known dish dates back to the 18th century, when the word was used generically to refer to all kinds of cakes

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Employees of the Hotel Formentor in Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Hotel Formentor employees fear they will cease to get any benefits

The owners say that negotiations concerning an extension to the furlough scheme are about to start.

Andrew Ede

Shipping container development in Barcelona

Latest headlines

Palma considering reuse of shipping containers as apartments

Barcelona has two developments that use shipping containers.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Properties in Mallorca

Comment

Property in Mallorca

“Yes Deya has a large number of foreign owned properties, mostly sold by Mallorcans”

Jason Moore

Tourists walking about in Palma

Comment

Mallorca goes for it

A large number of hotels are opening extremely early this year, let’s hope it works.

Humphrey Carter

Fashion trend

Comment

Get shorty!

“While many Brits wrap up warm to try to reduce their energy bills this winter, there seems to be an unusual fashion trend defying the seasonal chill...”

Frank Leavers

Mallorca territory and landscape

Comment

Regulating territory and landscape - the Tramuntana law

“Unesco doesn’t insist on laws, but they are clearly a byproduct of heritage sites. Unesco lists all manner of laws in different countries and territories...”

Andrew Ede

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan

Comment

Going spare

“Laying bare the sorry tale in his biography, Spare, Harry never thought to warn the mother of two that he was about to blow the lid on their secret...”

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Hotels
Meliá Hotel Villa Le Blanc in Menorca

Majorca tourism

Mallorca's 'big four' hotel groups - 2022 was better than 2019

In one case, 2022 revenue was 30% higher than in 2019.

Andrew Ede

Cycling tourism in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Half of Mallorca's hotels opening between February and March

The number of hotels opening early is not exceptional.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
Being made to watch sport while on holiday is a big turn off.

Travelling

Mallorca is a top destination for Britons travelling alone this year

It's going to home alone for many partners in the UK this year!

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Carnival "Sa Rueta" in Palma

Attractions

What's on in Mallorca this weekend

Round up of events for the next week. Find out what is happening near you!

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news

Latest news

Get set for a freezing night

"Snow expected to fall in mountain areas..."

Jason Moore

Weather / Temperatures
Torrent streams in Mallorca with plenty of water after rain and snow

Temperatures

Saturday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, February 11.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Muriqi wins a header last Sunday.

Real Mallorca

R.C.D. Mallorca play away at struggling Sevilla

Next up for Real Mallorca is an away trip to Sevilla tomorrow (Saturday)

Monro Bryce

Food and drink / Food and drink
Edition of 10 February 2023
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