New ring of steel in Mallorca
Palma to have “an army” of elite police to curb crime, youth gangs, ex-gangs and prostitution.
Spanish hoteliers slam new guest registration scheme
Asspciation fears that the new scheme is "a clear disadvantage” compared to competitors in other EU countries that do not have similar rules.
Infringements on charter boats increase by 350% in the Balearics
Government blamed for failing to confront the "choas" in Balearic waters.
Mallorca to have a starring role in the film industry
"The Balearics has all the necessary elements to lead the ranking of preferred destinations for national and international filming”.
German, British tourists spur Spain's GDP gains while own economies flag
Britons, who account for one in five visitors, spent 7.5% more, or 1,389 euros in July.
Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists
A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.
Crowdfunding success to support the crew of Sicily tragedy
The funds will be share equally amongst all of the crew to support them in the mental, physical and financial challenges that lie ahead.
A million ecstasy pills seized in the Balearics, the largest haul in Spanish history
The arrested belonged to an international criminal network led by Italian nationals based in Ibiza, who were helped by Spanish and Dutch nationals.
Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
O’Leary is in favour of also cracking down on how much alcohol passengers can consume when they’re on the plane.
Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels
"The commitment to quality is a positive and necessary step to change (Spain's) tourism model," said Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia, Spain's largest hotel group, adding that Melia will continue betting on the high-end segment, which represents 63% of its portfolio and has boosted revenues.
Mallorca scandal over politicians selling houses to foreigners
Members of party against selling properties to non-Balearic residents have done just that.
Summer of 2024 was world's hottest on record, EU climate change monitor says
In the Balearics, the average temperature was 26.8ºC (eight tenths of a degree above normal).
Mallorca politician who wants to ban foreign property sales, sells house to a German!
“Citizens deserve leaders who act with integrity and who truly care about the welfare of society, not those who seek their own benefit at the expense of others."
Calls for new hotel registration scheme to be scrapped in Spain
Concerns of chaos in because of the new registration scheme.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in the Balearics
He was a member of Britain’s national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
Robbie Williams dances his way round Ibiza
“I’m constantly travelling, jumping from one hotel to the next. So, what could be better than exploring the world on a cruise and always having your feel-good hotel with you?"
British deputy prime minister apologises for her dance moves in the Balearics
“I know that the people of this country deserve more and I will fight for them every day, but I also know that people need to have days off.”
Gridlock in Mallorca mountains
Before the start of the summer a series of measures were activated to ease traffic problems.
Michael Douglas kicked off his 80th birthday celebrations this summer in Mallorca
“I want to get rid of the extra baggage I have accumulated over the years and enjoy my free time here. I’m going to be in Mallorca for six or seven months."
- New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
- Britons changing Mallorca holiday plans because of new EU entry scheme
- Record holiday season? Tell that to the Mallorca bars and restaurants whose takings have nosedived
- Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
- Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer
Comment
If you can’t afford to come to Mallorca then don’t
If, at the end of the day, for local businesses such as bars and restaurants and even the retail sector, it’s simply not worth flying millions of people to Mallorca, then don’t.
Humphrey Carter06/09/2024 10:34