Letters to the Editor
A reader sends us a letter and some photos about the garbage in Alcudia.
Fiestas
Two days in July
The triumphal carriage and the Triennial. The dates don’t seem to make a lot of sense, but for very specific Majorcan reasons they make complete sense.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 15-21 July
Another bumper week of fiestas. The fiestas for Saint James (Sant Jaume) start in Alcudia, Calvia and Manacor (among other places). Flotillas, fireworks, correfocs for Virgen del Carmen and for Sant Jaume, Santiago, Spain's patron saint. Grammy award-winning jazz singer Gregory Porter in Port Adriano. Three nights of concerts at Bellver Castle, Palma.
Police
Arrested for two armed robberies at Alcudia hotel
The robberies occurred at the same hotel on consecutive nights.
Letters to the Editor
A reader involved in a car accident last week thanks all involved.
Police
Alcudia police surprise two burglars
The property's security system alerted the owner through his phone.
Heritage
Plans revealed for Poblat Gesa redevelopment
The Poblat Gesa used to house workers and their families from the old Alcudia power station.
Emergencies
Two in hospital following Alcudia car smash
The accident was close to the end of the motorway.
Police
Alcudia prepares for end-of-school "macrobotellon"
Some 4,000 teenagers are expected. The main concern, as ever, is alcohol.
Infrastructure
Anti-terrorism pedestrian schemes for Alcudia
Work on the projects in the old town and the port won't start until autumn next year.
Tourism
Cost of housing in Alcudia is "intolerable"
The cost of housing is one of the greatest concerns about the impacts of tourism.
Energy
Partial closure of Alcudia power station formally authorised
Es Murterar will close completely once the second electricity connection from the mainland is ready.
Transport
New bus service for Alcudia Bay resorts
A new service from Inca to Can Picafort via Puerto Alcudia and Playa de Muro will run from 5.30am.
Heritage
Alcudia walls walkway being extended
The walkway will now go over the Porta Mallorca main gate.
Environment
Alcudia objects to composting waste plant
The real issue has to do with the smells from the treatment plant.
Crime
Trial begins of man who set his partner alight
It was a shocking incident that occurred in Alcudia in June 2016.
Environment
Alcudia hotels affected by definition of wet zones
Hotels, supermarkets, Hidropark are all affected; compensation could run into the millions.
Heritage
Town hall advised to assess Alcudia walls' risk
Risk assessment needs to be carried out following the collapse of part of a wall on Monday.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!