The Blog: Whatever happened to Mallorca’s Club Med?
These two redevelopments tell you everything about where Mallorca’s tourism is heading.
Santa Maria approves development of 300 new homes
Environmentalists Terraferida among those opposed to the developments.
Instagramming the mountains
Could the Serra de Tramuntana be overrun and saturated? What do you think?
Complaints of reckless driving in the Serra de Tramuntana
"Mallorca has become an amusement park where all kinds of excesses can be committed for leisure or fun.."
Spanish archaeologists may have found the largest penis ever
The sculpture measures about 18 inches (46 centimetres) long, which could make it the largest Roman phallus carving ever discovered.
Residents calling for a ban on authorised rallies in the Tramuntana, not just a limit
"Criminals racing at full speed ... just to show that they are in charge."
Palma considering a bid to be a European Capital of Culture
An aspect of the mayor's tourism promotion plans.
Security being reinforced after TikTokers video Alcudia's old power station
"The best abandoned place in Mallorca."
Son Dureta building to start at the end of the year
The redevelopment of Son Dureta will cost 135 million euros.
Letters to the editor
"The suspension of the licences for large retail sites is not all bad news for some of us."
Palma
Palacio operating company won't be known until end of the year
The period for the tender will be between July and August, and the winning bidder will have four months to get the whole site up and running.
Terrorism
Spain stepping up security in tourist areas following terrorist attacks
Security forces in the country are stepping up their vigilance, with tourist areas and religious sites being particularly sensitive.
Tourism
Capdepera and Costitx promoting cycling and rural tourism
Capdepera also has hiking routes, as does Costitx, where the emphasis is on the municipality's archaeological sites.
Heritage
Talayotic heritage to be celebrated for Majorca Day
There are to be guided tours of Talayotic sites this month.
Historical memory
Half a million euro budget for exhuming Civil War graves
Sites in Majorca include ones in Alaro, Calvia, Deya, Llucmajor, Marratxi, Santa Maria and Sencelles.
Entertainment
Love Island award to boost Majorca?
Work has commenced at the site ahead of the new series of Love Island, which is due to start next month.
Heritage
Location of Alcudia Roman port wall discovered
The site is not far from the Horse Roundabout and on land that has been earmarked for hotel development.
- New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
- Britons changing Mallorca holiday plans because of new EU entry scheme
- Record holiday season? Tell that to the Mallorca bars and restaurants whose takings have nosedived
- Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
- Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer
Majorca tourism
Viewpoint: Tourist tax campsite
Rogue caravans and motor homes have become a problem, there is a simple solution.
Humphrey Carter07/07/2021 10:27