Holiday

UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.

Travelling

Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain

British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.

Humphrey Carter

A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Palma to Barcelona has complained about the bad manners of the airline’s ground staff.

Airport

Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’

The airline has said that the passenger annoyed the boarding gate staff at the airport in Palma de Mallorca, so the boarding gate agent denied her boarding.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporterFernando Fernández

Visitors now have to provide up to 42 items of information.

Hotels

Spain’s “big brother” tourist controls should be axed

Proposed suspension of Royal Decree 933/2021, which tightens up the registration of travellers, until the European Commission finalises its analysis of the possible breach of the European Data Protection Regulation.

Humphrey Carter

TUI plane named Mallorca

Travelling

TUI say Mallorca is becoming too expensive. What do you think?

The tourism ministry says price increases reflect efforts to push quality over quantity.

Andrew Ede

The 15th Edition of the Almond Blossom fair

Lifestyle

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Wednesday

Mallorca’s weekend from Friday, 31 Janaury offers cycling, concerts, festivals, family shows, and Palma’s Festival of Light—music, tradition, and celebration across the island!

Andrew Ede

Interview with Mariana Salinas of Sadhana Works in Palma

Lifestyle

Interview with Mariana Salinas of Sadhana Works in Palma

Sadhana represents a disciplined surrendering of the ego, in which the practitioner uses tools such as asana, pranayama, meditation and chanting on a daily basis.

Amanda Butler

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Hotel Formentor in Pollensa, Mallorca

Hotels

Pollensa to block the building of Hotel Formentor luxury villas

There is to be a moratorium on Formentor building licences.

Andrew Ede28/01/2025 13:11

Hailing from Switzerland, he’s looking for his next challenge on a 30m+ sail yacht

Crew focus in Mallorca

From land to sea: How Fabian Baud turned his sailing dream into reality

This week we talk to Swiss deckhand Fabian Baud shares his unique journey into yachting, from single-handedly sailing the Mediterranean to pursuing his dream of working on 30m+ sail yachts and crossing the Atlantic.

Erica Lay28/01/2025 09:33

Some of the safest airlines in the world fly to Palma airport.

Travelling

Safest airlines in the world fly to Mallorca

European airlines made a strong showing in the low-cost category, with Ryanair and EasyJet securing third and fourth places.

MDB Digital27/01/2025 15:43

German winter tourists in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Attractions

Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter

For a German publication it is perhaps unsurprising that Playa de Palma features so prominently.

MDB Digital26/01/2025 12:27

Leading hotel chains have their eyes on Mallorca.

Hotels

easyHotel is flying to open in Palma

The hotel chain is an affordable, low-carbon chain of value hotels. It was founded in 2004 by Sir Stelios Haji loannou, who launched easyJet.

Humphrey Carter24/01/2025 15:31

Cecilie amongst some of her photographs from her travels

Lifestyle

From Norway to the World: Cecilie’s Chinese take away in Mallorca

Discover Cecilie Gamst Berg’s inspiring journey from Norway to Hong Kong, China, and finally Mallorca.

Vicki McLeod24/01/2025 14:40

Talks open about flights between Palma and Dubai.

Airport

Dubai on Mallorca flight radar

In 2019, Mallorca featured in a TV series for the Chinese market entitled Spain Passion.

Humphrey Carter24/01/2025 12:45

Sibylle Tiessen and Mallorcan cameraman Agustí Torres share not only a strong working relationship but also a deep friendship

The Mallorcans

The woman behind the video series "The Mallorcans": How a German journalist explores the soul of the islanders

TV journalist Sibylle Tiessen has gotten to know many locals through her work on the ground. After 22 episodes, she describes the mentality of the island's inhabitants.

MDB DigitalAnja Schmidt24/01/2025 10:55

A stunning view of Palma Cathedral.

Travelling

A New York guide to Mallorca

Mallorca’s natural beauty comes alive through its beaches and outdoor activities.

Ashlee Caliz24/01/2025 09:58

Iberia and Air Europa planes

Travelling

Airlines demanding 600 million euros for the residents' discount

Airlines point to an increase in the number of passengers entitled to the discount in 2024.

Andrew Ede23/01/2025 09:43

The new Mandarin Oriental hotel in Costa d'en Blanes will open in June.

Hotels

New super luxury British hotel to open in Costa d'en Blanes in June

Calvia is going up market and the area was now welcoming a greater number of American, Australian and South Korean tourists.

Jason Moore22/01/2025 16:17

Ses Illetes beach in Formentera is one of the best ten in the world.

Beaches

Balearics boasts one of best ten beaches in the world

This recognition places Formentera’s beach alongside other world-renowned beaches, such as Whitehaven and Squeaky Beach, both in Australia, which occupy the top two places in the ranking.

Humphrey Carter22/01/2025 12:43

Wildfires in California

Lifestyle

Flames, fame, and fallout: A tale of wildfires, scandals, and self-improvement

Wildfires devastate LA, sparking political blame, celebrity controversies, and hardships for ordinary victims amid personal reflections on health and habits.

Anna Nicholas22/01/2025 10:20

Since last week, the Irish low cost airline and the airport manager have been at loggerheads after the airline announced a cut of 800,000 seats for next summer at regional airports.

Airport

Spain accuses Ryanair of “blackmail”

The low cost airline could pull out of more regional airports.

Humphrey Carter21/01/2025 14:40

Palma's “imposing Cathedral”.

Travelling

Formentera, Menorca and Palma, among the finalists in National Geographic Travel Awards

The magazine highlights the historical and cultural richness of its old town, its medieval streets and its “imposing Cathedral”.

Humphrey Carter21/01/2025 13:11

Motorhome and caravan holidays are popular, but not in Mallorca

Travelling

The impossibility of camping and caravan holidays in Mallorca

An association of caravaners and campers wants regulatory change, but the omens are not good.

Andrew Ede21/01/2025 07:55

In December 2024 Luna was crowned the overall winner of the Champions of the Future Academy Championship

Lifestyle

Mallorca’s rising star of motorsport: Luna Fluxà Cross

Luna made history as the first female driver to win an FIA-sanctioned international karting championship since 1966!

Vicki McLeod20/01/2025 14:48

Everyone in the health centre, from receptionists to midwives wear at least an approximation of it

Lifestyle

White coats and tea: a British doctor in Mallorca

It’s seen as a symbol of professionalism and belonging, an essential part of medical care.

Dr. Lucy Antolin Wilkinson20/01/2025 11:32