News of the day 31 July 2023
News / Latest headlines
Latest owner of La Fortalesa, Norwegian billionaire Ivar Tollefsen

Latest headlines

Visits to La Fortalesa really shouldn’t be that difficult

La Fortalesa is an asset in the cultural interest (BIC), which means that the public should be allowed to visit - at minimum - four days a month at times to be agreed.

Andrew Ede

Magalluif is very quiet this summer.

Latest headlines

Britons flee Magalluf to party in other resorts

The season in Magalluf is not living up to early expectations.

Humphrey Carter

King Felipe arrives at Real Club Náutico in Palma

Latest headlines

King of Spain puts to the sea in the Bay of Palma

The King is on holiday on the island staying with his family at the Marivent Palace in Cala Major.

Jason Moore

News / Comment
Rosana Morillo, secretary-of-state for tourism

Comment

Tourism: Not the political bridesmaid it is made out to be

With the change of government, the PP have turned the clock back to 2011 and combined tourism with sport and added on culture for good measure.

Andrew Ede

I have owned a mobile phone since they were the size of a house-brick in the early 1980’s

Comment

Some random thoughts on: Exclamations marks, apps and other annoying stuff

It appears that these days cash money is of no use to anyone. Everything is expected to be paid for by flashing a bank card or App.

Frank Leavers

News / Celebs
Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Monday, July 31

There's a touchiness in the air that could lead to bruised egos.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Hotels
Some 1,500 people work in the sector.

Hotels

Mallorca hotels will not run out of clean sheets and towels

Wage increase will come into force from next month.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
The Wind Surf sailing cruise ship is visiting Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are two cruise ships docking in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
La Patrona fiestas in Pollensa

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, July 31 to Thursday, August 3

Not to be missed this week is the mock battle between Moors and Christians in Pollensa.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Spain is already battling a number of forest fires.

Latest news

British government issues extreme forest fire warning for Spain, Balearics

July will likely prove to have been the world’s hottest month on record.

Humphrey Carter

Highs in Mallorca on July 31

Latest news

Tuesday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, the first of August.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Food and drink / Food and drink

Food and drink

My top five Mallorcan dishes

You are spoilt for choice for top local dishes.

Jason Moore

The lemongrass chicken, but with beef!

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: Thai Pan

“Authentic Thai food on the edge of Magalluf”

Mia Naprta

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