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.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week from a big heatwave to some of the best beaches on the island and back to balconing and flight disruptions again.
Town hall turns the taps off for Palma's massive water fight
The reason is that there is a pre-alert for drought.
'Revival' plan for Magalluf beach
While nearby beaches are as popular as ever, there is a lack of beachgoers in Magalluf.
Palma buses full of scooters
Creating problems for other passengers, e.g. wheelchair users.
Playa de Palma: "The only language antisocial tourists understand is fines"
The new president of the hoteliers association believes that antisocial tourism could be eliminated within two years.
Taxis and coaches back increased speed limit on Palma's Via Cintura
But there is opposition to eliminating the high-occupancy vehicle lane.
The new Balearic tourism minister - Tourist tax will be for tourism
Jaume Bauzà of the Partido Popular is the new tourism minister.
The most suffocating of nights in Mallorca - 37 degrees
A southeast wind was the cause of the very high temperatures.
Palma heat - "It's impossible to lead a normal life"
Because of the heat, there are fewer people around and business suffers.
Owners fined for the complete demolition of the Hotel Formentor
The new administration at Pollensa town hall has issued the fine.
Palma transport chaos - 82 buses off the road
Part of the problem is that buses are still under warranty and the manufacturer has to fix them.
Second turtle's nest found in Mallorca
The first nest to be discovered was in Palma last month.
Andratx motorcycle accident - Boy was 15 and riding a 700cc bike
He remains in a serious condition in Son Espases Hospital.
Motorway to Alcudia - Would it ever be built?
The motorway extension from Inca to Sa Pobla opened at the end of May 2006 but why did it stop at Sa Pobla?
Palma horse-carriage drivers told to abide by heat alert regulations
Carriages were operating when a heat alert was active on Saturday.
La Fortalesa, Pollensa - Sports stars' wedding venue of choice
On Saturday, it was the venue for the wedding of footballer Marco Asensio and Sandra Garal.
Playa de Muro restaurants defy the Costas Authority and install terraces
For the first time in almost sixty years, there were no terraces last summer.
Another tax on tourists? Cost of airport transfers set to go up
The new president of the Balearic association of travel agencies talks about airport charges, cruise ships and tourist overcrowding.
Shortage of melons in Mallorca
Melons are available but they are much more expensive than usual.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
Ever upward: May’s tourism in Mallorca and the Balearics
There seems to me to be an obsessive desire to see Mallorca and the Balearics fail and to blame whatever most suits one’s own narrative, be this Brexit, prices, government attitude, cost-of-living crisis, tourist tax (select as applicable).
Andrew Ede 10/07/2023 09:57