No need to worry about sharks off the Balearics
Shark appearances in the Mediterranean Sea might have become more frequent, but, in general, the number of attacks has been low.

Formentera is best-known for its untouched beaches and crystal clear waters.
Formentera is best-known for its untouched beaches and crystal clear waters.
Surge in small boats in the Balearics: 154 migrants rescued since Saturday
All will be processed by immigration authorities.
Luxury yacht sunk in flames in the Balearics belonged to Poker star The Lion
Irmao costs £45,800 to charter in summer and £38,900 in low season.

The winner was Ses Illetes, in Formentera.
The winner was Ses Illetes, in Formentera.
Cars being banned from the beaches in the Balearics
If car beach car parks fill, up, drivers will be turned away.
Balearics is the most expensive region for housing in Spain
Formentera is now the most expensive municipality in Spain.
Senses 6Points ride Ibiza and Formentera
Thanks to the 6Pointers raising donations from their friends and family, this year's rides have raised enough money to bring the total raised for their chosen charities to over €35,000 - an absolute record.

Street in Formentera
All the islands benefit from the programme.
Luxury yacht catches fire off Formentera
The alarm was raised around 5pm on Thursday.

Formentera beach
Formentera, a beneficiary of interisland travel vouchers.
An 80 year old man shoots his grandson and then takes own life in Formentera
Guardia Civil and the Local Police of Formentera had intervened on several occasions at this home due to family conflicts.

Migjorn beach in Formentera
Mallorca and the Balearics are desperate to be on the green list.
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Pink Floyd and the calmness of Formentera
The band's association with Formentera goes beyond the visits. The film "More" was released in 1969. It arguably captured the hippie era better than any other film of the time did.
Wildlife
Pod of orcas in Balearic waters
Killer whales can weigh more than five tons and are usually around nine metres long.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Stop posing in the Balearics
The surge in influencers has come under fire by some sections of society for over-publicising the beauty of the Balearics leading to isolated saturation.
Humphrey Carter21/09/2023 15:07