Scottish minister calls for the closure of Balearics balconing website
The website ranks the UK as “the kings of the sport” of balconing.
80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money
"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."
Package deals make a comeback as sun seekers count the cost
Shares in Europe's major airlines and travel companies have fallen this year.
British tourist dies after hotel fall in Palmanova
Investigators believe he accidentally fell over a wall.

Pedro Fiol is the president of Aviba, the Association of Balearic Travel Agents.
Pedro Fiol is the president of Aviba, the Association of Balearic Travel Agents.
It’s official Brits spending more on having a good time while on holiday
Three in five (59%) are spending on eating and drinking out instead, with 55% putting the money towards the overall cost of the holiday, and 52% spending it on activities or visiting attractions while on holiday.
Andratx fisherman arrested for sexual assault of a British tourist
He was arrested as he was about to set out for the day.

Santanyí market is becoming too busy.
Santanyí market is becoming too busy.
British Embassy in Spain highlights new EU guidance on the Entry Exit system
To be exempt from registering with the EES, British residents in the EU will need to show a valid uniform-format biometric card, which in Spain is the TIE.
Guardia Civil investigating the rape of a British tourist in Magalluf
The woman had been with friends but had become separated from them.
Britons released following theft of perfumes at Palma Airport
The two tourists were arrested on Monday afternoon.
Briton arrested for refusing to pay 12,000 euro restaurant bill
They have all been charged with one count of fraud.
Investigation into rape of a British woman in Palma
She had gone with a man who had offered her drugs.
Unwanted tourists boost Spain and Mallorca’s jobs and economy
“We have had more than ten consecutive months with historic records in the Balearics thanks to a good tourist season."
British tourist in a serious condition after Camp de Mar fall
He fell headfirst into a torrent.
Thousands of people march through Palma calling for an end to mass tourism
There appeared to be fewer tourists in the centre of Palma
British and Americans least likely to return on holiday after experiencing heatwaves
A CaixaBank study has looked at the impact of heatwaves on holidaymakers from different countries.

British tourist going to court in Mallorca
The tourist when he appeared in court last year.
Briton sentenced for sexual assault on flight to Mallorca
The incident occurred on a Ryanair flight last September.
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Comment
Britons coming to Mallorca can’t be that stupid...
‘Power naps’, as they have become known in Northern European and the United States, are recommended and encouraged by some doctors and companies.
Humphrey Carter23/08/2024 09:56