News of the day 4 October 2024
News / Latest headlines
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

"Mallorca has been putting all its eggs into one basket for too long"

Over 60% of Mallorcans believe that further tourism growth would not benefit their standard of living.

Andrew Ede

Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Airbnb not playing ball with Mallorca in rooting out illegal holiday lets

There is agreement with Booking.com, Expedia is expected to follow shortly, but then there's Airbnb.

Andrew Ede

Bridge over the Paseo Marítimo in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Urgent demand for more parking on Palma's Paseo Marítimo

More parking needed while work continues, but even once it has finished, the fear is that parking will be inadequate.

Andrew Ede

Latest headlines

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

Overtourism, protests, airport train, limiting vehicles, population limits and affordable housing in Mallorca...

Andrew Ede

The tourist tax currently varies between 1 and 4 euros in the Balearics.

Latest headlines

Mallorca among the cheapest destinations when it comes to tourist tax

The tourist tax currently varies between 1 and 4 euros in the Balearics.

MDB Digital

Freak storm in Mallorca. Photo: Our files

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Experts say Mediterranean growing more dangerous for yachting, often critical situations with little warning

Aramu said he did not like navigating Italy's Tyrrhenian coast around Sicily or the Balearic islands because there are "often critical situations with little warning".

Jason Moore

Violent robbery of a luxury watch in Magaluf, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Arrests for Magalluf luxury watch robbery

A luxury watch was stolen from a British tourist back in April.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Traffic jams in Palma

Comment

Train v. Car. Drivers win easily

Unless government can convince Mallorcans to leave their cars at home the train will go nowhere.

Jason Moore

Passengers seen at the airport

Comment

The tourists who fly under the radar

Is it fair that there are tourists who simply don’t pay the tourist tax?

Andrew Ede

Should the Soller tunnel be reinstated?

Comment

The tourism dam has burst its banks

"Instead, the best solution would be to reinstate the Soller tunnel, charging day visitors and sight-seeing coaches a fee for entry."

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, October 4

Calling on the support of those we trust can also be useful

MDB Digital

One evening, a guest requested a “glow-in-the-dark” paint party on the deck

Crew focus in Mallorca

Yacht Gossip: Part 2

So buckle up for round two of the sort of stuff yacht crew have been dealing with this summer all over the world …

Erica Lay

Holiday / Travelling
MSC Seaview is the sister ship to her class' lead vessel, MSC Seaside

Travelling

Find out what ships are in port today

MSC Seaview is on her weekly visit to Palma on Friday's.

Christina Buchet

Holiday / Attractions
Entertainment at Muse by Catherrine Leclery and Nani la Belle

Attractions

Experience an amazing Drag Dinner Show in Palma!

With a perfect mix of soulful ballads and upbeat pop anthems, the show guarantees entertainment for all tastes.

MDB Digital

The second edition of 'ArtinSal' bursts with light, color, and music

Attractions

Ses Salines presents the 4th Edition of "Artinsal"

Seventy-five art exhibitions, music, workshops, and good gastronomy are among the highlights of this year’s edition of ‘Artinsal’

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Cala Millor, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the fifth of October.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca 2024/25 at Bellver Castle

Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca going for fourth straight win

At present Real Mallorca are leading the “middle class league” where every team is looking for points to stay in top flight Spanish football.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
The crew trained in Mallorca.

Other Sports

Britannia rules the waves with a little help from Mallorca

"Mallorca was an obvious choice for our training."

Jason Moore

Food and drink / Food and drink
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