“I sailed into Mallorca on the Ark Royal and left having met my wife-to-be...”
“We had a wonderful time in Mallorca. I had never visited the island before and loved it, but when we finally docked in Gosport I felt rather sad.”
Summer police booze crackdown starts next week in Palma
Some of the main problems being illegal massages, street vending, street drinking and pub crawls and noise pollution.
Concerns over flight disruption this summer.
Concerns over flight disruption this summer.
Balearics set for an unusually hot summer
On Wednesday maximum temperatures reached 32ºC in Puerto Pollensa.
The KIng of Spain leaving the Palma restaurant.
The KIng of Spain leaving the Palma restaurant.
Plaza España over time
Plaza España in a 1954 photo.
New lease of life for Mallorca’s great white elephant
GESA building will finally be restored and renovated and become a Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art.
New Paseo Maritimo nightclub promises the ultimate cabaret show
Michelin star chef to create Mediterranean menu.
Is it a bird, is it a plane... No, Britain's America's Cup bid takes off in the Bay of Palma
T6 will operate throughout the winter from the team’s new base in Palma
Campaign to ban scooters and bicycles from Palma’s pavements
Increase in the nuber of serious accidents.
200 U.S. sailors to spend Christmas in Palma
She receives petroleum products, ammunition, and stores from shuttle ships and redistributes these items simultaneously to carrier strike group ships.
Short term holiday accommodation getting out of control in Spain, Palma not included
Airbnb said this month it had recorded a "disproportionate" 31% rise in single-room listings on its platform in the third quarter, attributing it to more homeowners seeking extra income amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Property sale bonanza expected on "new" Paseo Maritimo
Green areas replacing tarmac.
Balearic government announces 200 million euro "cost of living crisis" shield
"Money will help those who haven´t got a job and can´t claim benefits..."
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca: Your weekly update
A summarised article on this week's highlighted stories.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca
A good Tuesday. From Wednesday, looking a bit unsettled. Balearic Webcams (majorcadailybulletin.com)
Palma is the second European city with the most pollution from cruise ships
13 percent fewer cruise ships so far this year in Palma.
Balearics posted the highest hotel occupancy rate in Spain in July
Palma and Calvia hotels have reported sharp increases.
Santa Catalina residents : terrifying weekend
"Those affected have endured another day without being able to sleep. The streets have dawned with urine in many corners, broken glass bottles on the floor and other remains of binge drinking, accumulated in some places for several days."
- Traveller registration system: If Mallorca's demands are not met, the Spanish Government will be taken to court
- The Balearics become 'Nomadland': Homelessness swallows the working class
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Ryanair under fire: Two days after aborted landing, passengers arrive in Palma
- Travel guide urges tourists to avoid Mallorca in 2025
Comment
Palma council on another wind-up over bar and restaurant terraces
New "yellow zones" have been marked out outside bars and restaurants.
Humphrey Carter13/03/2023 16:42