Enjoying Mallorca: Local markets
"I like nothing better than wandering around local markets on the search for bargains! So far I have been unsuccessful but I live in hope!"
Viewpoint: Trouble on the Rock!
“The European Union could be accused of making trouble for Gibraltar...”
Viewpoint: What next?
“The Balearic government is in a difficult situation as the number of cases continue to rise...”
Viewpoint: Sea change
“Two radical parties from across the political divide in Spain could be in govt....”
The week in tourism - Sign of the times. More bookings than cancellations
What is the situation of the tourism sector in the Balearic Islands?
Viewpoint: Tough decisions
“I think the government should re-introduce the curfew...”
Viewpoint: Changing times
“The Royal Navy is being used to promote trade across the globe...”
Summer Blog: Growing tomatoes, meeting Michael Douglas and the stomach pills meant for false teeth!
Discover Sa Rapita, extremely popular with German and Spanish tourists, but no Brits in sight.
Viewpoint: The Brits are coming
“British tourists are coming to Spain almost against all odds...”
Viewpoint: Tourism blues
“We must remember that without tourists this island is in deep trouble....”
Viewpoint: A resort with a difference
“Judging by what I saw in Palmanova on Friday night, there is hope for the future....”
Viewpoint: Difficult times
“From a handful of cases a a month ago to hundreds today...”
Viewpoint: Coming home
“Well at least England have advanced slightly...a final instead of a semi-final...”
Britons can now shop and fly at a discount in the Balearics
"El Corte Ingles will even offer British tourists a 10 percent gift voucher if they take advantage of the tax-free promotion...."
Viewpoint: Cases
“If the number of cases continues to rise then restrictions will have to be introduced...!
Viewpoint: Crisis
“A group of students slipped under the radar and now we are in crisis...”
Viewpoint: Summer blues
“Beaches are busy, but there are no tourists. Roads are gridlocked...”
Viewpoint: The longest day!
"It was the news we had all been waiting for....it arrived later than expected on Thursday night"
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Comment
Viewpoint: Haggis mystery
“At the moment we can´t get canned haggis to Mallorca let alonge Tokyo...”
Jason Moore 28/07/2021 09:34