News of the day 9 May 2024
News / Latest headlines
Holiday rental property advertised on Holidu

Latest headlines

Balearic holiday rental prices way higher than the rest of Spain

Within the Balearics, the average price in Mallorca is the lowest.

Andrew Ede

The scene of the incident.

Latest headlines

Drunk Briton arrested for hotel balcony jumping

Tourist said he thought that jumping between balconies was a permitted practice in Spain.

Humphrey Carter

Driving in Mallorca can be rather testing at times.

Latest headlines

Spanish slammed as “horrendous drivers”

"The Spanish are truly dreadful drivers, very inconsiderate and never show any manners."

Humphrey Carter

Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca (Official HD Video)

Latest headlines

‘Livin’ la vida loca’ with Ricky Martin in Mallorca

Singer once performed live for British TV on the beach in Puerto Pollensa.

Humphrey Carter

Cruise ships moored in the Port of Palma.

Latest headlines

Mallorca plans to reintroduce cap on cruise ships in Palma

Under the previous agreement, ship arrivals were staggered with a maximum of three per day, of which only one of them could have a capacity of more than 5,000 passengers.

Humphrey Carter

Pau Rigo, who stood trial for the murder of a robber in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Court orders retrial of 84-year-old who shot a robber in Porreres

Mauricio Escobar later died in hospital; Pau Rigo was acquitted last December.

Andrew Ede

Arrest of a drugs baron in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Arrest of the brother of the drugs baron with a 'palace' in Palma

Six people arrested in the latest operation against the El Pablo clan.

Andrew Ede

News / Celebs
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in Mallorca.

Celebs

Michael Douglas could be home alone in Mallorca this summer

Douglas has owned a property in Valldemossa for over 30 years.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Thursday, May 9

Conversation should be interesting, and intellectual engagement will be high

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are only ferries and merchant ships docking in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
May Fair in Campos fills the streets with a wide range of events and cow shows

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday

This weekend (May 10 to 12) there are fairs in Campos, Campanet, Felanitx, Lloret de Vistalegre and Soller. Son Carrió celebrate their Sant Miquel fiestas. Europe Day in Palmanova on Sunday. In sports Real Mallorca play at Son Moix and Puerto Alcudia hosts the Zafiro Ironman 70.3.

Andrew Ede

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Official Trailer

Attractions

Planet of the Apes returns this weekend with its latest installment

This Friday, May 10 premiere's three films: a science fiction action genre, western and a horror in Palma and Marratxi. See you at the movies!

Christina Buchet

Soller 'Firó' takes centre stage

Attractions

Soller 'Firó' takes centre stage

The weather forecast is good and a sign of a good Firo.

Shirley Roberts

Weather / Latest news
Cala Bona, Mallorca

Latest news

Friday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the tenth of May.

Andrew Ede

Food and drink / Food and drink
View from the rooftop at El Llorenç, a stylish boutique hotel

Food and drink

Cocktail Hour: Ç the Rooftop in Palma

“This hidden gem is one of my favourite spots to take a visitor I would like to impress... ”

Mia Naprta

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