Puerto Pollensa voted fourth best seaside and beach town in the Mediterranean
More than 3,500 members rated their experiences.
Video of a shark over the weekend
Video of a shark over the weekend in the Balearics.
Risk of mosquito-borne diseases rising in Europe - health agency
“If you get bitten, notify!”is the slogan chosen by the Ministry of Health to launch the new“Mosquito Alert” project in Mallorca.
Usain Bolt is relaxing in the Balearics.
Usain Bolt is relaxing in the Balearics.
The Brighton-born first British mayor in the Balearics is sworn in
“I want to create a more inclusive approach, one of collaboration and distributive leadership.”
Mallorca to remain on weather alert for the next week as freak storm hits
From Thursday there could be a few days of settled weather, but it will not last!
Mick Jagger’s daughter arrested for assaulting police officers in Ibiza
Jade Jagger expected to appear in court today.
The UK continues to dominate the Spanish tourist market.
The UK continues to dominate the Spanish tourist market.
Missing British rugby star last seen in the Balearics could have been abducted by British gangsters
Levi posted a video of him sailing from Ibiza to Barcelona.
Car park shooting sparks panic in Ibiza
At least two shots were fired from a passing vehicle.
The Blog
The shattered dreams of public transport
There will be capacity reductions, and as such they blow a mighty hole in the government's ambitions for public transport.
Should the Balearics lift the tourist tax?
**Weather Shift**: Image taken in Artà, showing the first clouds that signal a change in the weather with rain expected in the forecast
**Weather Shift**: Image taken in Artà, showing the first clouds that signal a change in the weather with rain expected in the forecast
Property
Balearics wanting revision of property "gold visas"
These so-called gold visas are given for property purchases which otherwise have nothing to do with investment in productive sectors.
Tourism
Balearics hotel occupancy falls over two per cent
Overnight stays by foreign tourists in the Balearics fell by 1.6%.
Tourism
Increase in seats for UK low-season flights to the Balearics
Despite the uncertainties caused by Brexit, the number of seats has risen by some 350,000.
Tourism
Sharp reduction in all-inclusive holidays because of competition
In price terms, all-inclusives in the Balearics find it virtually impossible to compete with hotels in Egypt and Turkey.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
Some positive negativity
We all want the best for the Balearics but let’s ditch the word ‘anti’...
Humphrey Carter07/08/2019 09:53