News of the day 18 October 2024
News / Latest headlines
Protesters outside the tourism summit in Mallorca

Latest headlines

"From hospitality to hostility" - A speaker at Mallorca summit for tourism sustainability

"The island belongs to the Mallorcans. They are the ones who have to decide what type of tourism they want."

Andrew Ede

Red flag in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

New plan to tackle Puerto Pollensa sea contamination

Over the summer there were again occasions when sewage leaked into the sea.

Andrew Ede

Latest headlines

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

Water is a scarce resource on the island, the reservoirs are down, water rates, Albufera fires, building new homes, holiday lets, and public transport problems...

Andrew Ede

Here is your weekly video update from Mallorca (Friday, October 18, 2024)

Latest headlines

My thoughts of the week

From Tourist Tax to Restaurant Prices

Jason Moore

The extreme heat experienced by holidaymakers this year, is one of the reasons people are reconsidering their travel plans for Southern Europe.

Latest headlines

British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price

"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment
Eating out is becoming more and more expensive

Comment

Dishing it up to those over-priced restaurants

Local restaurants are suffering but in some cases I have no sympathy. Putting up prices because of a drop in clients is not the way forward.

Jason Moore

Holidaymakers arriving at Palma airport

Comment

Tourist Taxes: Transparency or just another moneygrab?

“Just a thought, why isn’t the government promoting what they are spending the tourist tax money on?"

Richie Prior

The sheer wave of tourists I had to try and navigate my way through was just overwhelming.

Comment

“I’m in Mallorca ‘get me out of here’”

An obvious lack of control on port activity, despite assurances otherwise after the local authorities rolled back on its initial free-for-all approach, plus an amazing lack of control on illegal street traders.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, October 18

The current cosmic weather is perfect for finishing up leftover work, taking care of our well-being

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling
The Sea Cloud is one of the ships in Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The Seven Seas Splendor and Sea Cloud are two of the cruise ships visiting Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
Beached boats blown ashore in Santa Ponsa.

Latest news

Gale force winds batter Mallorca

An unstable weekend with strong gusts of wind and isolated thunder storms.

Humphrey Carter

Living / Living

Living

Take a look at what's on offer in our Classifieds this week!

Business for sale, items for sale, Properties for sale, services etc. - Take a look at what's on offer in this week's classified's!

Cathy Caliz

Living

Mallorca Bulletin Reader Offers

Take a look at what's on offer in our Forthcoming events and offers, including a river cruise, a bracelet in support of cancer, a set of chopping boards, a cool bag, pretty bracelets, and much more

Cathy Caliz

Sport / Real Mallorca
Arta’s Abdon Prats

Real Mallorca

Local hero reaches 250 games for Real Mallorca

There’s no question “El Dimoni d’Arta” wears his Mallorca heart on his sleeve. Suerte Maestro!

Monro Bryce

Edition of 18 October 2024
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