Mallorca beach bars welcome news of transfer of coastal powers
The Costas Authority will be relinquishing most of its control of the coasts in the Balearics.
Five hundred protest against demolition of Palma beach restaurant
Protesters were critical of environmentalists GOB as well as of the Costas Authority.

Four generations of women have owned and run El Bungalow which is facing being knocked down.
Four generations of women have owned and run El Bungalow which is facing being knocked down.
Environmentalists insisting on demolition of Palma beach restaurant
The original property in Ciudad Jardín was built over a hundred years ago.
Balearic permanent ban on smoking on terraces moves closer
It is expected that a new national law will allow regions such as the Balearics to introduce a permanent ban.
Queen Mother attends release of rescued turtles in Puerto Andratx
The Queen Mother's foundation is involved with coastal cleanup projects.
Beach space regulations were meant to prevent tourist overcrowding
7.5 square metres of beach per person were meant to have guided tourist accommodation and service provision.
Costas demanding closure of Cala Llombards car park
The Costas say that the car park is in a "beach area".
Tourist's life saved after suffering a heart attack on the beach
Applause from beachgoers for the emergency services.
Beaches and the danger of lightning strikes
"When lightning strikes at a beach, you must get out of the water."
Two killed by lightning in Mallorca
There was a thunderstorm in the northeast of the island on Thursday afternoon.
Vote for your best Mallorca beach
Mallorca has the best beach in Spain, says Tripadvisor
Playa de Muro is also the third best sandy beach in Europe and is among the top 20 in the world.
Hidden gems on Mallorca: Our best beaches
Accessed by a two kilometre walk from Colonia St Jordi, Es Carbó is a fairly remote white sand beach backed by wild dunes.
The Mallorca resort report: Cala Bona
This smaller resort is also a magnet for those looking for a quiet meal by the water.

Mallorca is known for its wonderful beaches, it is just a question of keeping them open
Mallorca is known for its wonderful beaches, it is just a question of keeping them open.
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