Andrew Ede
Background in business publishing. Started an online blog about Mallorca in 2005, which went daily in 2007, covering culture, environment, history, politics, tourism and more. Became a regular contributor to the Bulletin in 2010 before joining the staff a few years later.
Palma's Paseo Marítimo, the latest focus for nighttime excesses
The Paseo Marítimo has long been associated with nightlife, but there weren't the problems there now are.
Will Alcudia have its new beach bars next summer?
If memory serves, the previous administration made a budgetary allocation for the balnearios for this year from the town hall’s vast cash mountain.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, August 7 to Thursday, August 10
Mallorca's summer fiestas continue all week long. Check to find out what is happening near you!
Alcudia and Muro horse carriages to be replaced with electric carriages
Seventeen drivers will eventually switch to electric carriages.
Prices and tourism competitiveness in the Balearics
In June, the number of UK tourists rose by 20%, but other markets registered falls.
Christmas is coming ... and Palma wants more visitors to its markets
Redesign of market stalls and creating more of an atmosphere.
Has Playa de Palma reached its tipping point?
Tourist excess in Playa de Palma is hardly anything new, but there is now the sheer scale of the excess.
Arenal beach red-flagged because of contamination
As with Palma beaches, heavy rain led to sea contamination.
Mallorca to be "least affected" by next week's heat wave in Spain
Wednesday and Thursday look as if they're going to be pretty hot.
The picture postcard image in Mallorca with hidden danger
There have been two serious accidents in Playa de Muro this summer.
Soller Tunnel closed because of heavy traffic
The Guardia Civil closed the tunnel temporarily; there were very long tailbacks.
Balearic president promises to keep some of the previous government's tourism policies
Seen as a response to remarks by the boss of Meliá Hotels International.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week Britons "fleeing" Magalluf and workers leaving, no clean sheets, nautical sector, Royal Family summer visit, warming of the Med and road accidents.
The worrying increase in fatal road accidents in Mallorca
Some of the deaths have been due to awful error or circumstances.
Employers pressing the Balearic government for more commitment to cruise tourism
A sense that the government will proceed with some caution.
Human pressure in Mallorca in May was at an all-time high
Latest figures for foreign tourist arrivals show a five per cent increase.
Case dismissed against one implicated in Arenal gang rape
Five German men remain in custody.
Palma cruise ship limits to remain ... for now
The limit of three ships per day will continue in 2024, but arrangements for 2025 could see a change.
- Alcudia marina hotel facing closure within two months
- "We must be very careful with the things we say"; Mallorca transport operators' concern about messages to tourists
- Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca
- Tourist replies to our open letter calling on holidaymakers to stay at home
- Calvia to demolish Magalluf hotel
Comment
What's happened to tourist "saturation"?
Last summer, there were reports of saturation on pretty much a daily basis. But this summer ... .
Andrew Ede 05/08/2023 13:23