Mallorca's town halls and the war against buggies and off-road vehicles
There are government regulations for protected areas, so town halls are having to adopt specific bylaws.
Mallorca gets on its bike for green energy projects
Static bicycles will be used for to generate watts of energy and demonstrate the commitment against climate change as part of the Energy Challenge.
Sustainable mobility with eTaxi and eRental in Mallorca
Chargers will be located at hotels, golf courses and restaurants with free access 24 hours a day.
Wetlands in Mallorca being targeted for greater protection
Wetlands that are important as bodies of water and for their biodiversity.
Plan for protection of wetlands in the Balearics
"Wetlands are the most important biodiversity refuges in the Balearics."
Balearic project to set sail on a journey of zero emissions transport and culture
“It’s not only about creating a new form of zero emissions transport, it’s also about changing the culture.
Mallorca revealed as the most sustainable holiday destination for 2023
Island was ranked third last year.
Saving Mallorca from a crisis "hitting us like never before"
'Mallorca Strategy 2030' defines the Mallorca of the future, addressing the challenges of overpopulation, climate change and economic and resource overexploitation.
Finding the right balance for the boom in Mallorca mountain activities
Overcrowding and signage - two issues of concern in the Tramuntana Mountains.
For sale for three million euros - an historic Pollensa finca
Fartàritx is a finca of high environmental and heritage value.
Business offensive against new environment law
The new law would give the environment ministry exclusive powers to declare spaces for special protection.
Palma beachside restaurant faces demolition after 40 years
The Costas Authority has ordered the demolition of El Bungalow in Ciudad Jardín.
Pollensa town hall fined over Hotel Formentor waste
The environment ministry asked for a report, which it says was never sent.
New Balearic law to protect natural areas
The law is designed to protect natural areas.
Builders demanding changes to new Balearic environment law
It is argued that the new law would give "exorbitant powers" to the government.
Environment minister calls for debate on tourism de-growth
Negative social perception because of "obvious saturation".
Pollensa opposition denounce the dumping of tonnes of rubble in Formentor
The town hall administration maintains that the rubble is in fact aggregate to be reused for roads.
Albufera orchid returns from the brink of extinction
A type of marsh orchid unique to Albufera.
The eco-rally competitors and local authorities with their vehicles.
The eco-rally competitors and local authorities with their vehicles.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- 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"
Comment
Will Mallorca's beach bars get a reprieve?
The Balearic environment ministry has been accused of "wanting to wreck everything that smacks of tourism, even if it is quality".
Andrew Ede09/09/2022 16:54