Mallorca storm eases but unsettled week ahead
The weather front will now settle in the south of the mainland and bring warm air from Africa to the Balearics.
Storm alerts have been stepped up in Mallorca.
Storm alerts have been stepped up in Mallorca.
Mallorca placed on severe storm alert on Saturday
The Aemet met. office in the Balearics has activated warnings for risk and significant risk of rain and storms throughout the region today.
One of the Virgin cruise ships in Palma.
One of the Virgin cruise ships in Palma.
Branson planning high jinx on the high seas in the Mediterranean
“I’ve always loved solving problems and puzzles, and have been known to be up for a game of chess. Solving a good mystery is much like that, and with our beautiful Lady Ships as the film set, we’re bringing that romantic, mysterious, Hollywood feel to the high-seas,” said Richard Branson.
“I think Mallorca is well on the way to finding the right tourism balance”
"Mallorca is trying to find that balance between the desire to welcome people and obviously the important part tourism plays in the Mallorcan economy with the fact that people who are native to the island, residents, want to live their lives as well."
The traffic nightmare continues in Palma.
The traffic nightmare continues in Palma.
Mallorca has more cars per 1,000 people than the United States
In 2023 the number of vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in Mallorca was exactly 907.34.
Spanish government gives green light for Mallorca airport rail link
Palma airport rail link could be completed by 2032.
A bit of a miserable weekend for Mallorca.
A bit of a miserable weekend for Mallorca.
Mallorca braced for a Saturday soaking
Next week will also be a bit dodgy with more rain forecast for Monday.
Tom Cruise has been on a number of scouting missions on Mallorca this year.
Tom Cruise has been on a number of scouting missions on Mallorca this year.
Tom Cruise’s next mission could be Mallorca
The Hollywood superstar first visited Mallorca back in 1998 alongside his then wife, Nicole Kidman, who Filmed Lioness on location in Mallorca last year.
If taxi fares go up in Palma the service has to be greatly improved.
If taxi fares go up in Palma the service has to be greatly improved.
Pedro Sánchez and Marga Prohens met for talks in Madrid.
Pedro Sánchez and Marga Prohens met for talks in Madrid.
Tributes are being paid to Liam Payne around the world.
Tributes are being paid to Liam Payne around the world.
Balearic tribute to Liam Payne
The One Direction singer wrote a note to his girlfriend shortly before his death, predicting they would get married within a year, she has revealed
Ban on new holiday flat permits in Spain
Residents protesting against high rents and a lack of long-term supply blame it on the proliferation of short-term renting on platforms such as Airbnb and booking.com and an a influx of foreigners choosing Malaga as a base for remote work.
More police will be on the beat on Palma's sea front at night on weekends.
More police will be on the beat on Palma's sea front at night on weekends.
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Comment
Mallorca cabbies are having a laugh
One local resident said that if fares go up, Palma residents should be exempt, while most of my neighbours argue that the service is not worth it as it is.
Humphrey Carter25/10/2024 10:14