The most beautiful village in Mallorca, according to Artificial Intelligence
Deya uniquely combines traditional Mallorcan architecture with a privileged natural environment.
Fuming over new non-smoking zones in Mallorca
The Balearics now has 50 ‘Smoke-free beaches'.
Update on French move to help Brtish second-home owners is Spain watching?
Campaign continues to ease conditions for authorising British nationals who own second homes to reside in France.
Palma Cathedral dominates the city centre.
Palma Cathedral dominates the city centre.
Palma one of the best cities to visit in 2025
These awards and nominations reflect the growing recognition of Palma as a first-class destination.
Spanish consumer group hits out at Ryanair
The consumer organisation is calling on consumers to report airline abuses and fraud such as the surcharge for travelling with cabin luggage by filing lawsuits to claim their money back.
More trouble for Ryanair, airline slapped with a share of 180 million euro fine
“Don’t make a fuss and pretend you’re going to faint and fall to the floor. We’re used to this.”
Jet2.com’s 150 millionth customer wins Mallorca holiday
Two Mallorca holidays have been given to customers.
Tax office joins war on illegal holiday rentals
The council president has framed this agreement with the ATIB in the ‘new era of tourism’ launched by the island’s institution to improve the coexistence between residents and tourists.
25 flights to Mallorca cancelled
More than 3,400 expected flight cancellations, according to German Airports Association ADV.
The weather is not helping with the UK hotter than the Balearics!
The weather is not helping with the UK hotter than the Balearics!
Bookings to the Balearics struggle
The Balearics wass the fourth most popular destination in Spain over the past week.
British businessman Mark Dyer with a Stingblade.
British businessman Mark Dyer with a Stingblade.
Mass tourism
Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Tourist tax will rise to as much as 6 euros per night in high season.
Hoteliers deny Mallorca is a crowded destination
The president of the Mallorca Hotel Federation (FEHM), Javier Vich, has said that it “utterly false” that Mallorca is an overcrowded destination.
Discover the the smallest town in Mallorca
One of the characteristics that make Escorca unique is its privileged geographical location.
Tourism caps and higher taxes on the agenda.
Tourism caps and higher taxes on the agenda.
Limits and taxes on tourism in the Balearics
The centre right Partido Popular-led Balearic government recently announced that it has drafted a decree law with measures to contain tourism.
Flights
Low-cost airlines blamed for Mallorca illegal holiday let crisis
"Low-cost airlines meet the demands of those visitors who can’t afford a seven-night package, a long-stay holiday or prefer a short break in the Balearics".
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- The Mallorcan town with the longest name: it contains 21 letters and has a population of 9,227
Comment
Mallorca is lost in tourism translation
On the one hand the Balearic authorities appear to have sided with the anti-mass tourism movement, but it has sent out the wrong message.
Humphrey Carter14/03/2025 11:32