British businessman Mark Dyer with a Stingblade.
British businessman Mark Dyer with a Stingblade.
Stingblade - The Mallorca Inspired Jellyfish Sting Solution
“It’s human nature for people to touch any kind of sting and then rub it, one must never do that when stung by a jellyfish because all you are doing is pushing the venom into the skin, into the body and that’s dangerous.”
New measures unveiled to tackle problems caused by mass tourism.
New measures unveiled to tackle problems caused by mass tourism.
Mass tourism
Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Tourist tax will rise to as much as 6 euros per night in high season.
The Asian wasp.
The Asian wasp.
Non UK residents now have to take out a 10 pound visa to travel to Great Britain.
Non UK residents now have to take out a 10 pound visa to travel to Great Britain.
The historic palace in Palma is on the market for nearly 14 million euros.
The historic palace in Palma is on the market for nearly 14 million euros.
Crown jewels of Mallorca properties up for sale
Property prices in Palma have risen by 2.5% in the last month and 17.9% in the last year.
Will somebody give Max a home?
Will somebody give Max a home?
Animal welfare
900 days in Mallorca dog pound and still looking for a home
"These animals suffer. They are not toys or merchandise, they are living beings that feel, suffer and need love and respect. That is why it is essential to adopt rather than buy, to avoid breeding farms and to encourage sterilisation to reduce overpopulation."
You can see John in Back At It at the Auditorium de Palma on April 11
You can see John in Back At It at the Auditorium de Palma on April 11
Hoteliers deny Mallorca is a crowded destination
The president of the Mallorca Hotel Federation (FEHM), Javier Vich, has said that it “utterly false” that Mallorca is an overcrowded destination.
The president of the Mallorca Hotel Federation (FEHM), Javier Vich in Berlin.
The president of the Mallorca Hotel Federation (FEHM), Javier Vich in Berlin.
The Monastery of Lluc
The Monastery of Lluc
Branded Content
Discover the the smallest town in Mallorca
One of the characteristics that make Escorca unique is its privileged geographical location.
Environment
Energy Challenge kicks off in Puerto Pollensa, pedalling towards sustainability
Pollensa is kicking off an edition of the Energy Challenge that promises to pedal hard towards a greener and more sustainable future.
The spot where the body was found.
The spot where the body was found.
Body found on Mallorca beach
During January, three other bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Spanish don’t like Brexit now thay have to pay!
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation comes into force next month costing Spaniards travelling to the UK ten pounds each and they’re not happy.
Humphrey Carter07/03/2025 10:48