Navigating the layers: Anja Kleener on art, life, and creativity
When Anja Kleener set sail with her young family for a journey around the world, she didn’t anticipate that it would eventually anchor her life in Mallorca.
Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
A sizeable part of what you pay for electricity is tax
Settlements with sea views. The Gesa building, surrounded.
Settlements with sea views. The Gesa building, surrounded.
Theme of the Week
“If we are like this now, imagine what it’ll be like in a few years”
How many homeless people really are there in Mallorca? Figures for Palma are unsatisfactory, while no account appears to be taken of the rest of the island.
Mallorca vs. London: A price shock twist
Nothing in the world would make me want to leave the golden isle but the days of cheap drinks and eats, and knock down properties have long gone.
Ashton in one of her TikTok videos in Mallorca
Ashton in one of her TikTok videos in Mallorca.
An American in Mallorca shares her biggest culture shock: "Drying laundry outside?"
In one of her videos, she explained the six biggest culture shocks she experienced after moving to the island.
Anja’s work often explores the idea of physical and metaphorical layers
Anja’s work often explores the idea of physical and metaphorical layers.
Balearics among the OECD regions with the highest housing costs
Over the last ten years, house prices in the OECD have risen much more in large cities.
American chef cooks a Mallorcan treat
American Chef In Majorca, Jeff Harter, has lived in Mallorca for the past 18 years.
Appointment scam hits Foreigners' Department as British residents worry
"For some time there have been no available dates..."
Living in Soller: For a season or for ever?
Rich, poor, lonely, transient, entitled, happy, fulfilled, content. Which adjective describes you in your life in this beautiful place?
Football stadium in Soller
Now, you couldn’t ask for a more picturesque stadium than the one in Soller, which is surrounded by mountains.
Renting in Mallorca
At present, the popular real estate platform Idealista lists a mere 49 apartments for rent under 1,000 euros per month across the entire island
A streetcat named Desire
Discover the story of Nipsy, an abandoned cat in Mallorca, and how a compassionate village united to support her. Learn more about the challenges and joys of caring for local stray cats on the island.
We want you out!
Personally I would love to buy a property here but Mallorca has got way too expensive now, and a lot busier too.
Mallorca is home to the seventh most expensive property in Spain
if you compare Mallorca prices with those on the mainland the result is staggering.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Are the days of the UK Expat in Mallorca coming to an end?
Even the word ‘Expat’ is becoming unacceptable with its superiority and old-time colonialism built in.
Shirley Roberts28/02/2025 12:55