"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."
New plan to tackle Puerto Pollensa sea contamination
Over the summer there were again occasions when sewage leaked into the sea.
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...
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."
20% of the Balearic population at risk of poverty
But a third of all children are estimated to be at risk of poverty.
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?"
“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.
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
Find out which ships are in port today
The Seven Seas Splendor and Sea Cloud are two of the cruise ships visiting Palma today
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!
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