News of the day 23 June 2023
News / Latest headlines
Deaf bikers at Bellver Castle in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Deaf bikers take to the roads of Mallorca

The 28th annual gathering of Deaf Bikers of Spain.

Andrew Ede

A Ryanair flight

Latest headlines

Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca

This week we talk about booze on board, tourists in Arenal, law of excesses, boring Magalluf, flight cancellations.....

Andrew Ede

Recession worries in the holiday industry.

Latest headlines

Fears of recession hit Mallorca holidays sales in Britain

Google searches for popular Spanish resorts have plummeted.

Humphrey Carter

Face masks in a pharmacy

Coronavirus news

Obligation to wear masks in pharmacies and health centres to be scrapped

The Spanish government is expected to give formal approval next week.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
German tourists in Playa de Palma

Comment

Bad Boys!

It is Playa de Palma which has got the award for being the bad boy resort of the local tourist industry.

Jason Moore

A person walking on the street wearing close to nothing

Comment

Please keep your clothes on will you?

Indeed I think that the Balearic authorities should introduce a by-law actually banning inappropriate leisure-wear among tourists and not forgetting residents, who can be as bad sometimes.

Frank Leavers

Thirteen lads, from Chester-le-Street, County Durham at Gringos Bingo

Comment

Lads get scammed but....

Now the newspapers love to bash Magalluf but I have a story that whilst it started off bad, had a good ending.

Richie Prior

Sant Joan celebrations in Puerto Soller

Comment

Sollerics take to the beach or waterside tonight

This is one of the favoured nights of the year and sense of community is felt all around the bay.

Shirley Roberts

Holiday / Lifestyle
El Corte Ingles tax-free shopping

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Calling all British tourists: how you can shop and save big sums at El Corte Ingles

Tax-free refunds are now available at our stores in Palma

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, June 23

The day inspires us to partake in interests that promote ease, calm and wellness...

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The village is filled with colour and tradition with the dances of Sant Joan Pelos

Lifestyle

The Mallorcan weirdness of John the Baptist

In the evening of the 24th, though, there is an acknowledgement of the Baptist.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Hotels
Zel Hotel in Palmanova, Mallorca

Hotels

Rafa Nadal's hotel in Palmanova opens on Friday

"An exciting project", which is a joint venture with Meliá Hotels International.

Andrew Ede

Son Valentí will have 12 luxury suites.

Hotels

Sir Richard Branson to open second luxury Mallorca hotel in 2026

Sir Richard secured approval for a second hotel on the estate in 2021.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
The Celebrity Edge is one of the cruise ships in port today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are two cruise ships visiting the port of Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Britons hungry for their holidays.

Travelling

Britons are eating Mallorca

23% said their bucket list consists of more food to try than locations to travel to.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Lluc a Peu 2022

Attractions

50th "Marcha des Güell a Lluc a peu" to take place on August 5

It is one of the most popular events in the Balearic Islands, the number of participants has increased year after year to 50,000 people.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
It's going to very hot next week.

Latest news

First heatwave of the summer will hit Mallorca on Sunday

Mass of warm air from North Africa has been pushing up temperatures.

Humphrey Carter

Cala Poncet, Alcanada in Alcudia, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, June 24.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 23 June 2023
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