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Lifeguards are facing a testing summer.

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Full marks to Mallorca’s lifeguards

The flags are of great significance and are in place for people’s safety, so if the red flag is flying, don’t go in the water,

Humphrey Carter12/07/2024 12:11

Lifeguards in Calvia are threatening industrial action.

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Mallorca lifeguard strike to hit top British resorts

50 days after the lifeguards were deployed to the beaches, they are still waiting for two rescue boats.

Humphrey CarterFrancesca Marí22/06/2024 09:46

It's the weather which drives Mallorca's tourist industry and economy.

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Like it not, Mallorca is still a sun and beach destination

Niche markets may like Mallorca in the low season, but it’s when the sun shines that Mallorca makes its money.

Humphrey Carter14/06/2024 12:05

The giant jellyfish.

Beaches

Giant jellyfish lurking in the Balearics

Several specimens of giant jellyfish have been seen off the coast of Mallorca in recent years.

Humphrey Carter31/05/2024 15:45

Calo des Moro: one of the world's best beaches.

Beaches

Mallorca beach listed in world’s top 50

“The beach is renowned for its strikingly clear and almost always calm turquoise waters..."

Humphrey Carter30/04/2024 15:35