British drive increase in holiday bookings
Anti-tourism protests have hit the British market.
Vanity Fair Oscar Party - 97th Academy Awards
BEVERLY HILLS (United States), 03/03/2025.- Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress Zoe Saldana attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, an annual event held in conjunction with the Academy Awards ceremony, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, USA, 02 March 2025. EFE/EPA/JILL CONNELLY
Tackling illegal holiday lets is proving a challenge.
Tackling illegal holiday lets is proving a challenge.
Flights
Low-cost airlines blamed for Mallorca illegal holiday let crisis
"Low-cost airlines meet the demands of those visitors who can’t afford a seven-night package, a long-stay holiday or prefer a short break in the Balearics".
The comparison of the DNA samples obtained from the relatives of the missing young woman proves that two of the human skeletal r
The comparison of the DNA samples obtained from the relatives of the missing young woman proves that two of the human skeletal remains recovered at the waste plant belong to Agostina Rubini.
Living Mallorca comes at a price.
Living Mallorca comes at a price.
Salman Behbehani on his way to court in Palma this morning.
Salman Behbehani on his way to court in Palma this morning.
Multi-millionaire poker star in Mallorca court for private jet full of drugs
During his career as a live tournament poker player he has won almost three million dollars. In a single game he won 600,000. The hearing continues.
Eggs could end up in short supply if Spain starts mass exports to the United States.
Eggs could end up in short supply if Spain starts mass exports to the United States.
Egg prices could crack new record in Mallorca
Supply of eggs to the Balearics from the mainland could be hit, forcing prices up to around a euro per egg.
The security meeting.
The security meeting.
Massive security crackdown in Playa de Palma
The police presence will be increased and the officers will be provided with more resources, especially at night.
Balearic president Marga Prohens at the presentation.
Balearic president Marga Prohens at the presentation.
The first Balearic satellite will be launched next year
Launch is expected to take place in February 2026.
Alcudia attrcated millions of visitors last year, followed by Pollensa just down the road.
Alcudia attrcated millions of visitors last year, followed by Pollensa just down the road.
Alcudia top “Most Beautiful Town in Spain”
3.2 million people visited Alcudia last year.
British ambassador thanks Mallorca authorities for their support
He also met with various charities and organisations.
The Martinelli Beach Club.
The Martinelli Beach Club.
Discover the most unusual bar in Mallorca
In addition to its impressive views of Cala Domingo, the beach club offers options for all tastes, from hammocks and parasols for relaxing to an open-air gym.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
Comment
Paying the price of living in Mallorca
Neither the young nor the retired can afford to live in Mallorca any more, with many leaving the island for the mainland or overseas.
Humphrey Carter28/02/2025 11:39