
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
Holidays
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.

Mallorca facing mounting competition.
Mallorca facing mounting competition.
Spain probes unidentified holiday home renting platform for listings without licences
The investigation is part of a general crackdown on the tourism rentals business through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com in the country.
Your full What's On Guide of events in Mallorca next year all in our super supplement!
The supplement will be distributed from the Balearic stand at the World Travel Market fair
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Sick-note Mallorca causing concern
- Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
Comment
The holiday period never ends in Mallorca
The local authorities heading to the London World Travel Market will be seeking to encourage British travel firms to bring more tourists to the island during the autumn/winter periods.
Jason Moore01/11/2024 10:27