Santanyi to hire private security for the summer because of lack of police
Private security will mainly be for Covid controls of beaches.
There is no beach here: the week in Mallorca
The ministry of health's latest order was met with incomprehension; August was in the frame; but Michael O'Leary had other ideas.
Fifty per cent reduction for Can Picafort beach services contract
The town hall has cut rates for services and for terraces.
Masks on beaches will not be obligatory if there is safe distance
In principle, and for now at any rate, regional government regulations take precedence.
Beach tourism, Mallorca
A reactivation, but will it look like this?
Alcudia beach services will start from the first of May
The town hall accepts that it is taking a hit financially but wants to present an image of "normality".
The jobsworth shame of the Puerto Pollensa playgrounds
One of the arguments being made is that the whole beach in Puerto Pollensa, is an urban beach, and it therefore has tourist and commercial activities.
When a beach becomes too successful
Once upon a time, little attention was paid to Capellans. This most certainly isn’t the case now.
The "White" beach in Mallorca
Cala Blanca is a quiet beautiful rocky cove that allow dogs.
Playa de Muro beach sunset.
Playa de Muro beach sunset.
Tourism
Overcrowding forces closure of popular beach
Beachgoers can download a QR code with information in four languages.
Tourism
Better late than never!
Mar de Mallorca's contract is likely to be extended by at least a year.
News
Historic chiringuito will be demolished after the summer
The project includes a proposal for a sustainable kiosk-bar with detachable terrace, chemical bath and total occupancy of 70 square meters.
Tourism
Cala na Clara compared to the Caribbean
Majorca is more beautiful than ever after three months of lockdown, with no humans, no boats and no litter.
Tourism
Plenty of sun but not enough shade in Majorca
Cala Major is the only Palma beach that has sunbeds and umbrellas available.
Beaches
Sensor scheme for monitoring beach capacity
The sensors can detect when beach capacities are reached.
Es Repic beach in Puerto Soller
Es Repic beach in Puerto Soller.
Water quality in Mallorca good enough to swim in.
Water quality in Mallorca good enough to swim in.
Out & About
To Beach or Not to Beach?
The Majorcans certainly know a thing or two about organizing a trip to the beach, and how to really enjoy themselves.
Tourism
Phase 2 brings beaches back to life
Beaches in Majorca came back to life on Monday as Phase 2 of the de-escalation plan began.
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