Finding a rental property in Palma is a major struggle for most people.
Finding a rental property in Palma is a major struggle for most people.
Mallorca rents go through the roof
Young people can't afford to leave home in Mallorca, not to mention moving to the island.
Small boats of immigrants intercepted off the Balearics
Some 32,878 migrants have taken the perilous route in boats from West Africa to the Canary Islands between January and October 15.
A migrant disembarks from a Spanish coast guard vessel, in the port of Arguineguin
A migrant disembarks from a Spanish coast guard vessel, in the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
The Bulletin warned Britons in June that Labour would hike holiday prices to Mallorca
Any increase in APD is likely to be passed on to customers through higher air fares. This could significantly impact family holidays and travel plans.
The extreme heat experienced by holidaymakers this year, is one of the reasons people are reconsidering their travel plans for Southern Europe.
The extreme heat experienced by holidaymakers this year, is one of the reasons people are reconsidering their travel plans for Southern Europe.
British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price
"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."
The sheer wave of tourists I had to try and navigate my way through was just overwhelming.
The sheer wave of tourists I had to try and navigate my way through was just overwhelming.
Pollensa and the port are very much in demand by property investors.
Pollensa and the port are very much in demand by property investors.
Mallorca home to most expensive property in Spain
The luxury property market is showing no signs of slowing down.
One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.
Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem
“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”
The child victim was eventually taken to Son Espases Hospital.
The child victim was eventually taken to Son Espases Hospital.
Arrested for raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter and getting her pregnant in Mallorca
The accused is an old acquaintance and has two previous records for ill-treatment.
Agostina Rubini is thought to have been taken to Palma's incineration plant.
Agostina Rubini is thought to have been taken to Palma's incineration plant.
Missing Mallorca woman fell into a rubbish container taken to recycling plant
Investigators have confirmed that she got into a container and it is believed that she was unable to get out.
Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.
Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.
British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism
The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".
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Comment
“I’m in Mallorca ‘get me out of here’”
An obvious lack of control on port activity, despite assurances otherwise after the local authorities rolled back on its initial free-for-all approach, plus an amazing lack of control on illegal street traders.
Humphrey Carter18/10/2024 09:40