A booze free 2024
In all honesty, removing alcohol is just the first step. The adventure that follows is the important bit: finding clarity, re-discovering who you are, what you’re passionate about, and designing your future life to suit.
Americans may have to pay 200% more for their Spanish wines
“The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Ryanair wants to stop airport boozing
"We fail to understand why passengers at airports are not limited to 2 alcoholic drinks (using their boarding pass in exactly the same way they limit duty free sales)"
How to beat Mallorca speed traps
For 2025, the DGT’s objective is the lowering of alcohol levels and introducing full-face helmets for motorcyclists.
Balearic plane raves spill over to airport buses
“That feeling when you’ve just landed in Ibiza, let the party begin...”
Don't drink alcohol on the streets, you could be hit with big fine in Spain
There are exceptions to this, however, such as in outdoor cafés and bars and places offering seating by the doors of establishments. Official fiestas regulated by city authorities also allow the presence of drinks.
Spanish nuns open up a pub!
The bar reopened to coincide with the start of Holy Week.
Keep your shirt on in Mallorca or pay the fine
You will also be faced with a hefty fine if you decide to leap off your balcony into the swimming pool.
Over 70% of Bulletin readers support ban on boozing and flying
Last year Ryanair cracked down on in-flight drinking.
Sarah and her beloved dogs
Sarah and her beloved dogs.
Palma’s Santa Catalina slammed as the new Magalluf
"In the end it is not going to be possible to live in Palma”, said the association. "This is a jungle.”
New tougher antisocial behaviour penalties in the Balearics next season
A campaign through social networks is going to be launched by the ministry in coordination with the British Embassy.
Drunken scandal on Manchester flight to the Balearics
"If you can’t handle it, don’t drink...”
Are the Germans planning on ditching Mallorca?
Has Playa de Palma got its days numbered?
Briton left unconscious with bleeding head wound after a fight in Magalluf
A 29-year-old Briton has been arrested.
Britons being warned about pre-flight boozing
“We want everyone travelling this summer to enjoy themselves and have a good time"
Mallorca hoteliers on a war footing with council over tourists’ behaviour in Playa de Palma
"Playa de Palma is dirtier and more unsafe than ever."
Giving up alcohol during January
Given how much celebrating and drinking there is over Christmas it’s a great way of getting back on track.
- Mallorca beach again covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- Mallorca holiday paradise vanishing for some German tourists
- Government buys back Mallorca estates from Kuwait
- Abandoned since 2008, a Mallorca bullring has new owners
- Tens of thousands of Mallorca-bound British tourists facing long air delays this summer, airline boss warns
Comment
Dry January: A fresh start, high spirits, and sweet victories
Actually, I always think sport is a brilliant way to stave off liquid temptation. I get up early for exercise of some sort and have piles of work on my desk.
Anna Nicholas13/01/2025 11:10