UPDATE: Spain probes Airbnb in crackdown on tourism rentals
Other European countries including Italy and Croatia have also taken measures to limit the growth of tourism rentals.
Airbnb urges Spain rethink on holiday rentals
Spain has built fewer houses in the past decade than at any time since 1970
Met. office warns storms returning to Mallorca
Yellow weather alerts are not being ruled out for Mallorca.
Barcelona on red alert for heavy rain now.
Barcelona on red alert for heavy rain now.
Update: Barcelona now on red alert for rain, 50 flights cancelled
Civil Protection of the Generalitat sent alerts to mobile phones shortly before 10.30 am for torrential rain which may continue for the next few hours.
Spain deploys 7,500 troops to flood zone where anger rises at slow help
The weather agency issued a warning on Monday morning for Barcelona as hailstorm and heavy rains hit Spain's second largest city.
Aftermath of floods in Spain
Volunteers help firefighters remove mud from a basement, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Alfafar, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024. REUTERS/Susana Vera TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Balearic tribute to Liam Payne
The One Direction singer wrote a note to his girlfriend shortly before his death, predicting they would get married within a year, she has revealed
Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain
Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.
The Mallorca weatherman plotting Britain’s path to glory
The Mediterranean at this time of year is unpredictable and the prospects for the opening weekend are “not very promising” with predictions of light and unsteady winds -- hardly conducive to what is described as Formula 1 on water.
One of the most expensive streets in Spain to buy a property is in Mallorca
The cheapest autonomous community in Spain is Extremadura.
Mallorca home to the most expensive coastal properties in Spain
Some holiday rentals in Mallorca are more expensive than Barcelona.
America’s Cup: Origins & History – Part Two, 1992 – present day
The current defender is Emirates Team New Zealand – who got to choose the venue and organise the cup this year.
America’s Cup: Origins & History – Part One, 1851 - 1992
The America’s Cup, recognised as the peak of yacht racing, is more than a sailing competition; it reflects human ingenuity, determination, and the pursuit of excellence on the seas.
Global tourist industry calls for an end to anti tourism protests
"We need policies to ensure that travellers have the best possible experience".
Tourism minister condemns spraying of Barcelona visitors with water pistols
Tourists staying in Spanish holiday homes increased by 24%.
Hotels in the Balearics are the most expensive in Spain
In the Balearics, the prices of lower category hotels have risen 25%.
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Comment
Mallorca’s summer surge sparks tourism debate
We as a population are not helping the matter. Their next protest will take place in Palma on July 21.
Richie Prior05/07/2024 12:33