Never wear shorts on a plane!
"Friction against the surface of the slide or chute can cause burns similar to those we experience on a conventional slide exposed to the sun.”
The 7 best towns to eat in Mallorca
National Geographic magazine has published a list of seven towns where you can sample the best cuisine on the island.

The new Spanish police and Guardia Civil website is in English.
The new Spanish police and Guardia Civil website is in English.
Spanish police and Guardia Civil launch new app to keep Britons safe
The Spanish Police and Civil Guard have a mobile app which offers a number of services, including simple and discreet communication with police forces if you experience or witness a crime – more information can be found on the ALERT COPS webpage.
Cost of a full English for Brits in danger in Mallorca
Increase in demand for eggs in the United States will cause prices to rise even more.
Easter travel warning for UK passport holders
Check the ‘date of expiry’ to make sure it has the required amount of months left when you return, as most countries in Europe will require at least three months’ validity.
Calvia to demolish Magalluf hotel
It is the first obsolete hotel in Calvia to be demolished in the 21st century.
Briton rides from Mallorca to deep within the Arctic Circle
“Take Sant Elm to the Formentor lighthouse. Apart from the view and the landscape, the roads are very technical so it’s a great ride for any serious biker. I’d be very keen to promote coming to tour Mallorca.”

Cala Mondragó from the air.
Cala Mondragó from the air.
AI’s most impressive beach in Mallorca
While other destinations such as Es Trenc or Cala Deya remain popular, this beach in Mondragó has become a favourite for many people who value natural beauty combined with quality amenities.
Mallorca has one of the ‘happiest’ beaches in the world
So, while Mallorca continues to gain global recognition for its exceptional nature and beaches, Soller stands out as one of the happiest, demonstrating that the island continues to be a haven of peace and beauty, where locals and tourists alike find their ideal place to disconnect.
Mallorca weather forecast for Tuesday, March 18
Temperatures will rise, while the wind will blow from the east and southeast, from light to moderate.
Mallorca takes first step towards banning non-resident vehicles
The first traffic load study in Mallorca, presented in October 2024 by the island’s institution, reflects an ‘alarming’ increase in traffic on the island in recent years: in 2023, a total of 324,623 vehicles entered Mallorca with drivers, 108% more than in 2017. In addition, 55,000 more vehicles arrived as cargo (without drivers), bringing the total figure to 379,623.
Tourist industry starting to panic over domestic flight threat to Mallorca
If the government continues to fail to make payments, the connectivity of the Canary and Balearic Islands ‘will be seriously compromised’.

Many Brits fear they are not getting much "bang for their buck" in Mallorca.
Many Brits fear they are not getting much "bang for their buck" in Mallorca.
Alcudia, Sa Pobla and Inca to Palma airport bus services
Line A11, which connects the Calvia area with the airport, has been in operation since 20 December.

The village is home to numerous art galleries, artists’ studios and cultural spaces that keep the artistic legacy of the town al
The village is home to numerous art galleries, artists’ studios and cultural spaces that keep the artistic legacy of the town alive.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe's $150 million super yacht is reunited with Mallorca
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
Comment
Happiest and best Mallorca, so what’s wrong?
Mallorca’s beaches continue to receive rave reviews and recommendations from across the world. Why the anger on the home front?
Humphrey Carter21/03/2025 11:05