Government accused of "cynicism" over plan to measure beach overcrowding
Government tourism policy is "the policy of Instagram", ensuring that the photo doesn't look ugly.
Mallorca scene
Sunny with some cloud in the morning and a high of 19C in Palma.
Government plan to measure Mallorca beach overcrowding
The pilot project will focus on one as yet unnamed beach.
Magalluf and other Calvia resorts without beach services
A reason for the delay, according to the town hall, was the cyberattack in January.
Puerto Pollensa tourist season "endangered" by lack of beach services
The town hall doesn't yet have authorisation from the coasts directorate.
NASA - Sea level rise in the Balearics of more than 70 centimetres by 2100
Maintaining current posidonia sea grass meadows would lessen the potential flooding of beaches.
Some much needed TLC for one of Mallorca’s unspoiled beaches
Seaweed is responsible for turning the water green.
One of the new towers located on the beach of Can Pere Antoni
One of the new towers located on the beach of Can Pere Antoni.
Drastic change in the lifeguard towers on Palma's beaches
Since the beginning of March, the old towers have been removed and replaced by new American-style towers.
Balearic government drafting a law to define its powers for the islands' coasts
There is "some tension" with the Spanish government regarding the transfer of responsibilities for the coasts.
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Bigger holiday programme
Still no go-ahead for a car park to end chaos at a Manacor beach
The plan for the Cala Varques car park was first submitted in April 2022.
Beach in Mallorca
Hoping for good weather at Easter.
View of Santa Ponsa beach
Santa Ponsa beach.
Saving Mallorca's beaches - the fundamental importance of dune systems
If the first dune line is in poor condition, beach erosion is a consequence.
People have been heading to the beach in Mallorca over the past week.
People have been heading to the beach in Mallorca over the past week.
Permission once again sought for regeneration of Cala Bona beaches
A town hall request to the Costas Authority early this year still hasn't had any response.
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