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A rising star on two wheels: An Interview with Carys Lloyd in Mallorca
At just 18 years old, Carys has embarked on her first season as a professional rider with Movistar.
Meliá and Summum to boost luxury tourism in Mallorca
The new hotel will open in 2026 and will benefit from a peaceful and privileged environment, ideal for travellers looking to relax and combine golf with the natural beauty of the municipality of Calvia.
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.
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.
Cloudy day so just a fleeting view of the Cathedral 'eight'
The phenomenon of the 'eight' occurs twice a year.
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.
TUI say Mallorca is becoming too expensive. What do you think?
The tourism ministry says price increases reflect efforts to push quality over quantity.
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!
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.
Pollensa to block the building of Hotel Formentor luxury villas
There is to be a moratorium on Formentor building licences.
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.
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.
Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
For a German publication it is perhaps unsurprising that Playa de Palma features so prominently.
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.
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.
Dubai on Mallorca flight radar
In 2019, Mallorca featured in a TV series for the Chinese market entitled Spain Passion.
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.
A New York guide to Mallorca
Mallorca’s natural beauty comes alive through its beaches and outdoor activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spain accuses Ryanair of “blackmail”
The low cost airline could pull out of more regional airports.
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”.
The impossibility of camping and caravan holidays in Mallorca
An association of caravaners and campers wants regulatory change, but the omens are not good.
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!
Balearics handled more than 15.7 million international passengers in 2024
The United States market grew by 15 percent.
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.