Fish take a bite out of swimmers in Mallorca
In recent years, there have been repeated reports of fish biting people underwater, most commonly on the legs and feet.

The largest tourist area on the Balearic coast will have no facilities during the season.
The largest tourist area on the Balearic coast will have no facilities during the season.
Mallorca sun bed crisis
The beaches of Spain could undergo a significant change in their infrastructure with the disappearance of traditional showers.
Illegal street sellers offering Nazi-symbol shirts in Mallorca
Controversy in Germany led Adidas to block shirt personalisation with the number 44.
Fines being issued for buying from Palma illegal street sellers
Publicity has been given to this, but provision for fining buyers existed before the new ordinance was introduced in May.
Mallorca holidays at luxury prices: More expensive than the Maldives
But then it does depend on the resort and on the hotel.

The suspect in police custody.
The suspect in police custody.
Scissor stabbing shocks Mallorca resort
Prior to the brutal attack, the suspect had apparently been harassing customers and employees at the bar.

Presentation by Jaime Martínez, the mayor of Palma, Mallorca
The presentation on Wednesday in the Plaza de las Maravillas.
Investment of 300 million euros in Playa de Palma improvements
The investment will be over a ten-year period.
A year on - Victims of the Playa de Palma beach club collapse remembered
The owner of the Medusa Beach Club will return to court on June 24.
Glovo courier's mad motorway dash in Mallorca
A Glovo delivery rider was caught on camera dangerously navigating Mallorca's Llucmajor motorway with a large box blocking his view, sparking serious safety concerns.
What was that about dealing with tourist anti-social behaviour in Mallorca?
In February, Palma Town Hall announced a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Mallorca restaurants in crisis
‘Mallorca cannot afford to see one of its most visible economic drivers start to decline.’

The National Police are handling the investigation.
The National Police are handling the investigation.
Three German tourists arrested for arson in Mallorca
So far, only the damage to the containers has been assessed, amounting to around 4,000 euros, to which must be added the assessment of the damage to the façade of the house, the vehicles and the telecommunications service wiring.

Police in Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Palma Police found a shop was selling alcohol at 12.45pm.
Tourism of excesses decree fine for the sale of alcohol was not "unconstitutional"
A fine of 60,000 euros was imposed for breaching the ban on the sale of alcohol.
Tourist detained in Mallorca after throwing excrement at police
Police had been called because of the man's aggressive behaviour.
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Comment
Mallorca: The Heino effect
Excessive tourism in these areas not only burdens residents and local authorities but also damages the island’s image.
Patrick Czelinski09/05/2025 09:55