Raging fire rips through Balearic block of flats
Fire fighters and emergency crews remain at the scene.
The mayor, Estefanía Gonzalvo, and the Inspector of the Andratx Local Police, Daniel Cánovas, together with the sub-inspector, agents of the Activities and Environment Unit; and Daniel Sueiras, Head of the municipality’s Civil Protection Association, pres
The mayor, Estefanía Gonzalvo, and the Inspector of the Andratx Local Police, Daniel Cánovas, together with the sub-inspector, agents of the Activities and Environment Unit; and Daniel Sueiras, Head of the municipality’s Civil Protection Association, presented the new drone.
Mallorca police expand drone patrols
Since the drone came into operation, officers have been able to detect ‘a large number’ of offences.
The couple enoying their picnic in the Mallorcan winter sun.
The couple enoying their picnic in the Mallorcan winter sun.
Holiday joy
Surprise picnic in the centre of sunny Palma
The tourists settled down without any problem in the middle of the street and laid out their snacks.
A few fine days ahead before the weekend.
A few fine days ahead before the weekend.
Tuesday’s weather in Mallorca, no more snow for the moment
A mid-week rest from the cold and now in Mallorca.
One of the many small boats intercepted last year in the Balearics.
One of the many small boats intercepted last year in the Balearics.
Mallorca calls for the intervention of Frontex to deal with the migration crisis
Balearics have become an established and expanding migratory route due to their proximity to Algeria and the lack of effective controls.
The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.
The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.
Fourth body found on Balearic beach
During January, three more bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.
The North American market continues to grow while the UK leads.
The North American market continues to grow while the UK leads.
15.3 million international tourists visited the Balearics in 2024
The United States consolidated its position as an important source market with 4.2 million tourists.
Meliá and Summum to boost luxury tourism in Mallorca
The new hotel will open in 2026 and will benefit from a peaceful and privileged environment, ideal for travellers looking to relax and combine golf with the natural beauty of the municipality of Calvia.
UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.
UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.
Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.
A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Palma to Barcelona has complained about the bad manners of the airline’s ground staff.
A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Palma to Barcelona has complained about the bad manners of the airline’s ground staff.
Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
The airline has said that the passenger annoyed the boarding gate staff at the airport in Palma de Mallorca, so the boarding gate agent denied her boarding.
Lasat year's first mass anti-toursim protest through the streets of Palma.
Lasat year's first mass anti-toursim protest through the streets of Palma.
Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
The two regions witnessed mass demonstrations throughout last season over the issue of tourist saturation.