Balearic Islands fourth most popular tourist destination in Spain
Bookings increased by 9.9% compared to the same period last year.
Tourist replies to our open letter calling on holidaymakers to stay at home
I do wonder what would happen to their livelihoods, should tourism diminish

The authorities are stepping up their crackdown on illegal holiday lets.
The authorities are stepping up their crackdown on illegal holiday lets.

One of the squatters packed up and ready to leave.
One of the squatters packed up and ready to leave.
Travel mistakes which could cost you money
"Even simple things like flying with two different airlines and charges for overweight baggage can catch travellers off guard and take a real dent out of the travel budget.”

Visitors now have to provide up to 42 items of information.
Visitors now have to provide up to 42 items of information.
TUI say Mallorca is becoming too expensive
The tourism ministry says price increases reflect efforts to push quality over quantity.

Cala Agulla
Cala Agulla, one of the most valued by Ultima Hora readers
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Mallorca's top beaches where the Mallorcans go!
Many visitors praise the brilliant clarity of the water, making it an excellent spot for snorkelling and casual swimming.
British tourism to Spain contributes 1.4 percent to Spanish GDP
The new British ambassador is looking forward to visiting Mallorca soon.
The impossibility of camping and caravan holidays in Mallorca
An association of caravaners and campers wants regulatory change, but the omens are not good.

Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the
Pedro Fiol, the president of Aviba, the Balearic Association of Travel Agents, told the Bulletin that the region may have reached a tipping point and needs to have a serious think about the direction in which it wants the tourist industry to travel in the mid to long term.

Tourists are enjoying sunshine Mallorca but at a price.
Tourists are enjoying sunshine Mallorca but at a price.
New plan aiming to promote tourism centred on sports and outdoor activities in Mallorca
This project addresses the seasonal nature of tourism on the island by offering alternatives to the traditional holiday experiences in the Balearics.
Palma is one of the world’s ten most popular cities
Palma stands out as a benchmark in holiday tourism.
Escape freezing Britain as Mallorca to hit 22ºC this week
On Friday, maximum temperatures in Mallorca forecast to reach 22ºC.
British and French visited the Balearics most in 2024
The United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative expenditure (18.1% of the total).
Travel guide urges tourists to avoid Mallorca in 2025
“These locations are popular for good reason—they are stunning, intriguing, and culturally significant.
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