New plan to tackle Puerto Pollensa sea contamination
Over the summer there were again occasions when sewage leaked into the sea.
Cala Major residents revolt against beach sunloungers
It is calculated that only 22% of the beach is free space.
Playa de Es Penyó, Mallorca
Playa de Es Penyó. Palma forecast for Saturday; some cloud early on, sunny later and a high of 25C.
A sun terrace on rocks in Puerto Andratx, Mallorca
There was once permission for this terrace.
Puerto Soller beach red-flagged for four days because of contamination reopens
The contamination relates to flooding almost two weeks ago.
Es Peregons Grans, Mallorca
Es Peregons Grans. Campos forecast for Monday; sunny, gentle to moderate north/northeast breezes, and a high of 31C.
Tourist overcrowding protesters 'close' beaches in Mallorca
Those principally responsible for overcrowding are hotel chains, construction companies and real estate companies.
Mallorca 'occupy our beaches' protest passes off without incident
Around one hundred people took part in the protest in the Balneario 6 area.
Mallorca beach among the top 5 rated beaches in Spain
A total of five beaches in the Balearics have made the list.
Beach sunloungers reduced by up to 50% since direct town hall management
A policy of sustainable management that addresses the issue of overcrowding.
Caló des Moro overcrowding will be solved; the beach will disappear
A study predicts that just over 20% of beaches in the Balearics will disappear by the end of the century.
"Control" of Mallorca beach capacities with cameras and algorithms
Calvia is a municipality that is part of the Smart Tourism Destinations network, designed for management of tourist flows.
Whose beaches are they anyway?
Once upon a time, towels and the odd bucket and spade were about all that was taken to a beach.
Mallorcan beach named among the three best in Europe
Spanning just 40 metres, this beach has become one of the most sought-after virgin beaches by tourists.
Puerto Pollensa and losing its tourists
The nonsense aside, there surely have to be questions about town hall management of the beaches.
At last! You will be able to get a sun-lounger on Pollensa beach!
The official start of the tourism season was seventy days ago.
Towels hanging from parasols in Mallorca
Towels hanging from parasols from early in the morning.
The battle of the towels moves to Mallorca's beaches
Some holidaymakers in Playa de Palma are getting up particularly early.
Tourist dies at Paguera beach
A strike by lifeguards that had been scheduled for this Sunday was called off.
Comment
Puerto Soller: Embracing tradition with family holidays
The school summer holidays from the UK, and much of Europe, bring families here in droves to have a traditional family holiday.
Shirley Roberts25/07/2024 13:35