Things you need to know before travelling to the Balearics
Practices that are dangerous to life are strictly forbidden.
Don’t strip off in Mallorca
People are not supposed to go topless away from the beaches.
Balearic holiday bookings down 2.8% on last year
The Balearics is the fourth most popular destination in Spain.
Proposals to hike Mallorca tourist tax by 60% and abolish all tourism promotion
Local residents already have to pay some of the highest taxes in Spain.
Europe's strikes could spell more flights havoc into summer
Airlines lament payouts to passengers for delayed flights
Balearics is top destination for Britons this Easter
Very strong sales of Balearic holidays.
Visitors love Ibiza but complain it is too expensive
Visitors from the USA and the UK gave Ibiza the top marks.
Cars being banned from the beaches in the Balearics
If car beach car parks fill, up, drivers will be turned away.
No mention of Mallorca in Value for Money holiday report
In 2023, the Post Office surveyed 40 destinations worldwide to compare prices for meals, drinks and other essentials British tourists are likely to buy while abroad.
Andalucia steals a march on Balearics. Launches plan in London to attract "cold weather tourists"
Cheaper to holiday abroad than pay heating costs.
Holiday on wheels....sleep in a car for 100 euros a night!
"Unclear whether there was many takers...."
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Majorca one of Britain’s most “family friendly” destinations
Majorca is at number three on the list.
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Record hotel occupancy in Palma for Constitution holiday
Palma has been busy over this holiday period.
Holidays
Luxury holidays: Did you know Majorca?
Majorca the biggest and one of the most popular destinations in the Balearic’s. A Mediterranean picture postcard destination, with stretches of long golden and white sands and clear sapphire blue seas there is no wonder why people flock to this destination year on year.
I’ve visited Dubai several times for work or while passing through en route to another destination
I’ve visited Dubai several times for work or while passing through en route to another destination.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Comment
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“The local authorities may have to bolster tourism rather than curb it.”
Jason Moore07/07/2018 00:00