Calvia opens its arms to the British market: “One tourist, one friend”
“It has been fourteen years since ABTA last visited Mallorca. For us, its return is above all a recognition of the work carried out over the last decade by businesses and the administration."
Calvia council is on a mission to eradicate graffiti.
Calvia council is on a mission to eradicate graffiti.
Calvia wages war on graffiti ahead of the tourist season
The general public has been urged to report acts of vandalism.
Magalluf looks set to leave the naughty chair
Municipal wide law looks set to be introduced.
40 percent increase in the number of arrests thanks to plainclothes police officers in holiday area
No fatal balcony falls in Calvia.
Torà beach, Peguera in Mallorca
Torà beach, Paguera.
Smoking is banned on a number of top island beaches
"Smoking is banned on public terraces..."
Changing Calvia's tourism model needs more public spending
Greater exclusivity has to be backed up by investment in infrastructure.
Tourism
Paguera hoteliers more optimistic than in Magalluf and Santa Ponsa
One view is that the chances of there being flights by August are "one per cent".
Environment
Calvia has invested in measures to prevent spills
Action has also been taken to protect bathing water.
Beaches
Majorcan beach closed because of sewage leak
Problem has been caused by a blockage in the sewage system.
Terrorism
Germany seeks extradition of far-right extremist
Michael Leopold S. was arrested at a chalet he was renting in Paguera.
Police
Extra police being drafted into Paguera
Calvia police are seeking to avoid a repeat of the mass brawl in Paguera last weekend.
Police
Mass brawl in Paguera causes significant damage
Some one hundred young people were involved in the fight on the Palmira beach promenade.
Retailing
Shops concerned about Calvia alcohol display ban
Retailers argue that they are not responsible for booze tourism. They put the blame on all-inclusives.
Police
Arrest of man with shotgun at Paguera bar
A Spanish man first pulled a knife before returning with a shotgun.
Tourism
Town hall rejects Paguera and Santa Ponsa complaints
The Paguera and Santa Ponsa hoteliers believe that the town hall has been favouring Magalluf.
Hotels
Mar i Pins Hotel sold to the only bidder
Some ten investors showed an interest in bidding for the hotel but all thought it was too expensive, with the exception of Harald Fischl.
Tourism
Paguera and Santa Ponsa opening earlier next year
Hotel renovations and a repositioning of the tourist product with a greater focus on sports tourism have contributed to earlier openings.
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