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.
Mallorca beach holiday
Once upon a time, the beach was about the extent of the holiday experience.
Palmanova residents critical of increased space for beach services
The town hall insists that less space is being occupied.
Police action at Caló des Moro beach protest was "intimidatory"
The group who organised the protest have denounced the actions of the security forces.
Photos of the Caló des Moro beach protest on June 16
Around 300 people occupied Caló des Moro in Santanyi on Sunday in protest at beach overcrowding in Mallorca.
Guardia Civil intervene at Caló des Moro beach protest
Interpreted as having been a protest without permission.
Around 300 people 'occupy' Caló des Moro
"A fun and festive day" but also a protest against beach overcrowding.
Pollensa slashes the charge for beach services tender
The mayor says there has been a "significant" decrease in price.
Santanyi mayor plea - Leave Caló des Moro alone
Sunday's protest against overcrowding is likely to result in even more people going to Caló des Moro.
Next overcrowding 'protest' will be at Caló des Moro
"Caló des Moro is a symbol of the overcrowding on our beaches."
Terrace without permission on rocks in Bendinat
Residents and the environmentalists GOB denounced the work to the Costas Authority last month.
Tragedy and tourist overcrowding: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have been in the news in recent days.
“If I have to move out of my flat, I’m off the island”
“The answer to the question how things should continue on the island can therefore only be: not like this!”
Uncertainty for beach services workers in Pollensa
No award for beach services having been made, employees face being furloughed.
Mallorca tourist overcrowding and the need for objective data
Examples of congestion are nothing new. What is new is the focus on data as the basis for measures.
Pilot scheme at Es Trenc for controlling Mallorca's beaches
The scheme is to determine just how many people beaches (and their accesses) can support.
Muro's beaches will have more sun loungers and parasols this summer
Despite this progress, the Muro Town Hall has yet to receive approval for the reopening of the beach terraces.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Protest? What protest?
What was this really, as the impetus appeared to have come from ill-chosen words by a Vox member of the Balearic parliament.
Andrew Ede01/06/2024 17:47