Travelling dilemma for cup-final fans
Real Mallorca are on cloud nine after a highly impressive week and now face Barcelona.

More than four million people in 120 countries have signed up to have their irises scanned by Worldcoin’s “orb” devices
More than four million people in 120 countries have signed up to have their irises scanned by Worldcoin’s “orb” devices
Worldcoin suspends operations in Mallorca
The venture scans irises in exchange for a digital ID and free cryptocurrency.
The battle for sunbeds hits the high seas
Carnival Cruise Line has a strict rule to help combat 'chair hogs'.

Fake works attributed to the artist Banksy found in a workshop and different points of sale, in Spain
Fake works attributed to the artist Banksy and found in a workshop and different points of sale are seen, in Spain, in this screengrab from a video released on March 7, 2024. Mossos D'Esquadra/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT

Early closing fears.
Early closing fears.
Spanish tourist gang-raped, partner hit repeatedly
"They raped me, they took turns while some watched and they stayed like that for about two hours",

There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
Miners and their enormous role
It was the British miners who introduced football to Spain and tennis.
Williams brothers lead Bilbao into Spanish Cup final against Real Mallorca
Mallorca beat Real Sociedad 5-4 on penalties on Tuesday.
Mallorca face “fairytale” side Girona
Real Mallorca are expecting a tough game in the Son Moix on Sunday at 18:30.

Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another ta
Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another tax.”
Mallorca into their fourth Copa del Rey final
Many Mallorquinistas are already checking out their flights and accommodation availability for the final as the club enter another phase in their 108-year existence.
Mallorca and Ibiza facing private jet restrictions
Mallorca has become the preferred destination for European luxury tourism in the Mediterranean.
Could it be last orders for UK airport and in-flight boozing?
One suggestion last week was to breathalyse suspect passengers at the boarding gate.
Yet another warning for Britons heading to Mallorca and Spain
The free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is being phased out following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union.

Spanish football's worst referee Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes!
Spanish football's worst referee Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes!
Mallorca to stay quiet over terrible referee
I’ll settle for a draw. Alaves lie five points above us in 12th place with 28 points.
Comment
Tourists not made of money!
Now, the elephant in the room appears to be “tourism overload”.
Humphrey Carter01/03/2024 10:59