News of the day 3 February 2025
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Lasat year's first mass anti-toursim protest through the streets of Palma.

Latest headlines

Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism

The two regions witnessed mass demonstrations throughout last season over the issue of tourist saturation.

Humphrey Carter

The North American market continues to grow while the UK leads.

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15.3 million international tourists visited the Balearics in 2024

The United States consolidated its position as an important source market with 4.2 million tourists.

Humphrey Carter

The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.

Latest headlines

Fourth body found on Balearic beach

During January, three more bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.

Humphrey Carter

One of the many small boats intercepted last year in the Balearics.

Latest headlines

Mallorca calls for the intervention of Frontex to deal with the migration crisis

Balearics have become an established and expanding migratory route due to their proximity to Algeria and the lack of effective controls.

Humphrey Carter

Jenni Hermoso testifies on day one of Rubiales trial.

Latest headlines

My boss should not have kissed me, Spain's Hermoso tells Rubiales trials

The scandal sparked a strike by Hermoso's teammates and saw several heads roll at the federation,

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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Holiday / Lifestyle
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Lifestyle

A rising star on two wheels: An Interview with Carys Lloyd in Mallorca

At just 18 years old, Carys has embarked on her first season as a professional rider with Movistar.

Vicki McLeod

This time of year is when you can get those awful colds

Lifestyle

Coughs and sneezes spread diseases

To be fair, nobody wants to catch a cold. Colds are miserable.

Peter Clover

Holiday / Hotels
Meliá and Summum have announced the opening of a new four-star superior hotel in Santa Ponsa.

Hotels

Meliá and Summum to boost luxury tourism in Mallorca

The new hotel will open in 2026 and will benefit from a peaceful and privileged environment, ideal for travellers looking to relax and combine golf with the natural beauty of the municipality of Calvia.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Airport
A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Palma to Barcelona has complained about the bad manners of the airline’s ground staff.

Airport

Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’

The airline has said that the passenger annoyed the boarding gate staff at the airport in Palma de Mallorca, so the boarding gate agent denied her boarding.

Humphrey CarterFernando Fernández

Holiday / Travelling
UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.

Travelling

Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain

British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.

Humphrey Carter

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