Housing crisis in Spain's cities drives rise in homelessness as tourism booms
According to a Bank of Spain report, about 45% of people living in rented accommodation are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, the highest proportion in Europe.
Mallorca launches a new responsible tourism campaign in Calvia
The focus is on the protection, regeneration and preservation of the island.
Another major protest is going to take place in Palma.
Another major protest is going to take place in Palma.
Mallorca anti-tourism protest to mark start of British summer holidays
Demonstrations will continue beyond the summer.
Police on the beach beat in Mallorca
Permanent beach officers on duty for day-to-day surveillance.
Save money by eating, washing and changing in a fast food outlet.
Save money by eating, washing and changing in a fast food outlet.
Spanish blow the lid on how to really enjoy Mallorca on the cheap
"You go to Mallorca to party without booking a hotel and use Burger King loos to get ready.”
Hotels in the Balearics are the most expensive in Spain
In the Balearics, the prices of lower category hotels have risen 25%.
It’s going to be a scorcher in Mallorca this week
So far, this summer has not been as hot as last year and there has not yet been a heat wave.
The majority of tourists who come to Mallorca doso for the weather and the beaches.
The majority of tourists who come to Mallorca doso for the weather and the beaches.
Sun, beach and friendly locals are still the top holiday attractions
Destination’s safety (16%) is the most important factor for travellers selecting a holiday spot, followed by pleasant weather (13), bargains (11%) and friendly locals (8%)
Britons are still the biggest spenders in Spain
The United Kingdom continues to be the main source market.
Meteotsunamis and storms hit Mallorca
Forecast models point to a “hot” July, according to the Aemet met agency.
Jet2 issues immediate warning of storm delays in Mallorca
“We are currently experiencing some Air Traffic Control slot delays on flights that are due to arrive, depart or fly across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands."
Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
easyJet not planning to follow Lufthansa’s footsteps.
New EU entry rules could hit British holiday bookings to Mallorca
Britons concerned about more queuing or document checking.
Mallorca hotel prices rose by over 7 % in May, more than double the general inflation rate
Mallorca recorded the highest number of overnight stays, with more than 6.3 million.
Just Stop Oil threat to Mallorca holidays
Just Stop Oil are plotting a summer of disruption at airports in the UK.
Balearics wave of tourism protests under the slogan ‘Let’s change course, let’s set limits to tourism’
The aim is to coordinate “an intense season of protests”.
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Comment
Mallorca needs to remember price is king
There’s no buzz, it just doesn’t feel like the season has taken off and we are into July next week.
Humphrey Carter28/06/2024 12:36