Holiday
Mallorca calls for a solution for Britons stuck in long border control queues at Palma airport
Have you been stuck at Palma airport? Let us know.
Mallorca in danger of losing some of the best beaches in Spain due to climate change
Rising sea levels could lead to the loss of half the surface area of beaches such as Es Trenc, Cala Mondragó, Cala Blanca, Santa Eulalia, Ses Illetes and Los Arenales, among many others.
Mallorca holiday costs rocket before Britons even take off for Palma
You still get 10 minutes for free at Palma airport for 'kiss and fly'.
Foreign Office urges UK tourists to safeguard travel documents ahead of Mallorca trip this summer
UK's Foreign Office launches new safety campaign advising holidaymakers to keep copies of passports and vital papers separately while travelling abroad.
Survey reveals 57% of travelers feel misled by low-cost airlines flying to Mallorca like Ryanair over hidden fees
Leading budget airline Ryanair has announced a 20% increase in its complimentary "personal bag" allowance.
Mallorca flights to Palma were most affected by French strike in Spain: Ryanair threat of grounding more connections
Ryanair has warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and in 2026 if operator Aena does not lower its fees. but Aena is going to raise them!
Mallorca sewage crisis: Palma beaches reopen after freak storm
The Directorate-General for the Environment assured that the beaches were closed in accordance with ‘standard protocol’ due to the arrival of water from the torrents.
You are not alone: The Vital Work of the Cancer Support Group Mallorca
So how can you help? “You can become a member for just €50 a year,” Rebecca says. “Or organise a fundraiser. Or give an hour a month to drive someone to the hospital or sit with a patient while their carer takes a break. Or just share our posts online.” Every little bit makes a difference.
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Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart heads to Santa Ponsa
Speaking from his Nashville studio, the British music legend chatted to us (over a jam and toast breakfast) about his love of small islands and an upcoming European tour which culminates in Mallorca on 9 August at Mallorca Country Club in Santa Ponsa.
Mallorca flight crisis: Ryanair could cut more flights to Spain over fare rise
Ryanair has warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and in 2026 if operator Aena does not lower its fees.
Thursday storm triggers more disruptions at Palma airport
Flight delays are expected to persist through at least midday.
Mallorca airfares at risk: Spain plans for significant increase for 2026
However, the relationship between the operator and the airlines remains tense. Ryanair, its main detractor, has cut its capacity in Spain by 800,000 seats and closed routes from Jerez and Valladolid this summer in response to what it considers an unjustified price increase.
Ryanair calls on European Commission president to quit over strikes which hit destinations like Mallorca hard
Last week, the annual French ATC Summer “recreational” strikes started on Thursday and Friday, causing the cancellation of 1,500 flights, cancelling the travel plans of over 270,000 EU citizens and their families.
British travellers reminded about what food they can take back to the UK after their holiday
The restrictions have been in place since April this year due to foot and mouth outbreaks on the continent and ABTA has been supporting DEFRA in its efforts to raise public awareness of the restrictions.
Soller stories: Truth, lies, and watermelons
Your truth, my truth, gossip and troublemaking. I am confused.
Crew focus in Mallorca
Yachts & Young Ones: Is Mallorca really family-friendly for superyacht guests?
There’s no shortage of sun-kissed glamour when it comes to Mallorca, but how does it fare when your charter guests are swapping champagne flutes for sippy cups?
Spain issues holiday warning to British tourists coming this summer
Visitors should have the necessary financial resources to cover the costs of medical care, avoiding additional strain on the Spanish public health system.
Ryanair apologises to passengers evacuated from Mallorca flight
"We sincerely apologise to passengers affected by the inconvenience caused."
Melting in Mallorca
Every year, around this time in July, the Mallorcan ‘scorchio’ takes me completely by surprise.
Finding peace, power and sequins at Glastonbury 2025
There’s a moment, just after you’ve walked a few dusty miles through Worthy Farm, when the full scale of Glastonbury hits you.
Mallorca holiday
Balearic holiday bookings rise by 5.2%: British dominate the market
Spaniards accounted for 55.6%, followed by the British with 19.5% and Germans with 3.6%.
Palma Airport workers complain of faecal water leaks
Workers link this episode to the airport construction work.
The British dentist who is all smiles after moving to Mallorca
“The basic steps to good oral hygiene are brushing twice a day with a soft or medium toothbrush, brushing for two minutes and floss once a day. That way you get into the nooks and crannies - you get to places brushes can’t reach.”
Injuries after fire on a Ryanair plane at Palma Airport
The incident occurred shortly after midnight.
Nice: A voice for the oceans and the Balearic Sea
The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held in the capital of the French Riviera, has put the sea at the centre of international debate.
Travel disruption
Mallorca flight nightmare: over 80 flights cancelled in the Balearics on second day of French strike
Up to 69 connections to Palma airport, the most affected of the Spanish airports, have been cancelled on Friday, with a dozen in Ibiza and six in Menorca.
El Corte Inglés: A must-visit for luxury shopping, gourmet dining, and exclusive experiences in Palma
El Corte Inglés offers a Yacht Provisioning service on the island, which allows customers to place their orders (for food or any other type of department store product) with delivery to their boat in any port on the island.
Tourist tax funds for purchasing obsolete properties in Balearic tourist resorts
Primarily for hotels/hostels but other types of property could be included.
British tourist fined for stealing perfume at Palma Airport
The fine was instead of a two-month sentence.
- Dangerous viral trend takes over Mallorca beaches as tourists share extreme tanning results
- The German couple turning their backs on Mallorca after almost 40 years
- Mallorca restaurants say no more paying separately
- Roger Federer surprises Rafa Nadal in Mallorca
- Three-metre crocodile returns to Mallorca lake