Tourism
Spain's tour operators eased out of Majorca's high summer market
Hotel places have been snapped up by British, German, Swiss and Scandinavian tour operators.
Weather
Cold snap due to be at its coldest on Tuesday
The cold front, which has been dominating Majorca's weather since last Friday, is due to last for most of the week.
Majorca
Sant Antoni / Sant Sebastià fiestas what's on: 16-22 January
The correfoc in Palma tonight (Saturday) has been postponed because of the weather. It has been rescheduled for Sunday, 29 January, as has tomorrow's Sant Sebastià Petit, the children's event that was due to have taken place tomorrow (Sunday). The continuing bad weather may also affect animal blessings that had been rescheduled for tomorrow. The children's correfoc in Puerto Alcudia this evening has also been suspended because of the weather.
Transport
Transport minister planning a 25% increase in bus users
In announcing the plan for Majorca's road public transport, the minister also mentioned the opposition to the tourist resort services.
Weather
Coldest Majorca January since 2005 and getting colder
The agency's website is currently forecasting snow down to 100 metres on Monday next week.
Transport
Bus services from the airport to tourist resorts to start this year
There are to be five routes with services operating throughout the summer.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 9-15 January
A brief pause to gather breath before the Sant Antoni fiestas, so a fairly quiet week. Although Sant Antoni Eve is next week (Monday, 16 January), some of the schedules are listed here. Update Monday: weekend Sant Antoni events in Binissalem, Pollensa, Santanyi, Son Servera. Added Tuesday: Sant Antoni in Andratx this weekend. Update Wednesday: first events for Palma's Sant Sebastià are on Friday.
Fiestas
The Three Kings bring joy to Majorca
Thousands of people turned out to greet the Three Kings as they docked in the old port at 18.00.
Majorca
Three Kings what's on in Majorca: 2-8 January
Listed here are times for Three Kings parades across the island on Thursday, the grandest parade being that of Palma. If somewhere isn't listed, that doesn't mean there isn't a parade; getting information from all town halls isn't always straightforward. There are other events taking place, such as the performance of Llorenç Moyà's "Adoration" (with its satirical elements) in Palma's Ses Voltes park on Friday. Note that the Puerto Portals market has been extended and will finish on Sunday.
Weather
The wettest Majorca December on record
The heavy rain of the past week has brought about a dramatic improvement to water resources, and one Tramuntana municipality to benefit is Valldemossa.
Weather
Majorca under water
In Algaida 120 litres per square metre fell, 104 in Palma, 115 in Campos, 103 in Llucmajor and 102 in Portocolom.
Weather
Serious flooding as more than a month's worth of rain falls on Majorca
Aemet says that the rainfall has been more than double that which is normal for the whole of December.
Tourism
Holiday let licences frozen for the moment
The government wants to have a cap on the number of properties first.
Drought
Water situation improves thanks to recent rain
Majorca's drought status has been downgraded to pre-alert. Plenty more rain is needed.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 5-11 December
The build-up to Christmas really gets going this week with Christmas markets in different parts of the island: Alcudia, Calvia, Santa Ponsa (two of them) and Palma being just a few. The remarkable Alternatilla Jazz season continues; the final concert is in Pollensa on Saturday. Sineu has its fair for Saint Thomas. Note that Tuesday (Constitution Day) and Thursday (Immaculate Conception) are both public holidays.
Transport
Airlines hiking prices up to 60% for the festive season
According to the airlines, 80 per cent of the Christmas and New Year domestic airline capacity has been sold.
Business
Government placing emphasis on increased export sales
Potato exports increased by more than 30% to 8.6 million, suggesting that the UK referendum result has had no impact.
Wildlife
A close encounter at Albufera
It is such an important place for breeding birds and passage migrants and it must be preserved so that future generations may enjoy the splendour of all the magnificent wildlife in Majorca.
Employment
33% of job contracts contravene the law
The employment minister stressed that most companies stick to the rules but observed that there is still too much non-compliance.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
Christmas in Majorca
Christmas holiday packages could easily be organised.
Jason Moore29/11/2016 00:00