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There could be less time for family holiday fun in destinations like Mallorca.

Travelling

Shorter UK school holiday threat to Mallorca

Any move would not only hit hotels but also attractions aimed at families and children.

Humphrey Carter14/02/2025 12:48

Golden Sands is a major seaside resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, adjacent to a national park of the same

Travelling

Bulgaria beer prices could cost Mallorca this summer

£1.50 for a pint of beer and a meal at a budget restaurant costs about £8.50, while a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averages around £30.

Humphrey Carter13/02/2025 13:14

Last summer's anti-mass tourism protest through Palma.

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Mallorca anti-tourism movement plans another summer of discontent

Meeting to regroup and redouble efforts in view of the growth forecasts for the new season.

Humphrey Carter11/02/2025 14:50

Heated debate between tourist sector and the Spanish government continues over new registration scheme.

Hotels

Spanish hotel fined 1,500 euros for wanting to photocopy a guest’s ID card

The argument over the new 'big brother' visitor registration scheme rumbles on with calls for it to be scrapped.

Humphrey Carter11/02/2025 10:28

During its weekly meeting, the cabinet approved the reduction, from 40 hours currently, in an executive decree penned by Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz, who leads the hard-left party Sumar.

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Spanish ministers agree to cut legal working week to 37.5 hours

Spain's central bank and former economy minister have both warned that higher labour costs could fuel inflation and curb job creation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/02/2025 16:40

UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.

Travelling

Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain

British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.

Humphrey Carter03/02/2025 10:52