Youth violence: An augmented reality?
A recent report by the World Health Organisation states that youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes acts ranging from fighting to homicide to sexual and physical assaults of varying severity. However, despite the WHO's strong assertion, youth violence is neither new nor widespread. All societies throughout [...]
The veteran Half Marathon Magaluf 2024 warms up
Running lovers are in luck. The Half Marathon Magaluf 2024, one of the oldest and most prestigious races in Spain, already has a date. It will be held on 20 April and promises, as in previous editions, an unforgettable sporting experience set in an emblematic [...]
Palma reinforces the safety of its beaches in 2024
Palma Town Hall has set up the lifeguard, safety and personalised attention service for assisted bathing on the six beaches of the municipality more than a month in advance. The operative, which began on Saturday the 23rd of March, in [...]
The Opticaigua 2024 photography competition will award 3,200 euros in prizes
Emaya has announced the 15th edition of the Opticaigua 2024 photography competition. This event, which has been a tradition since 2007, had to be interrupted in 2019 and 2020 due to the pandemic. In 2024, the theme of the competition [...]
The Fira de la Sípia 2024 will take place from 12 to 14 April
The Fira de la Sípia 2024, also known as the Fira Nàutica i Mostra Gastronòmica de la Sípia, reaches its 18th edition in April. On Friday the 12th, Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th, visitors who come to Alcúdia's [...]
The s’Hort del Rei Craft Market kicks off in Palma, until the 7th of April.
The Craft Market in Palma's s'Hort del Rei begins this Saturday the 23rd and will last until the 7th of April. Thus, the Gremi d'Artesans de Pimem kicks off this traditional craft market. The aim is to encourage both residents [...]
Ensaimada Fair of Santanyí 2024: Celebrating Mallorcan tradition
The charm of the Mallorcan ensaimada is once again taking centre stage on the island, this time at the Ensaimada Fair of Santanyí 2024. The municipality is organising an entire day dedicated to this exquisite product. S'Abeurador square, in the [...]
Public transport in Mallorca: map and timetables of the buses in summer 2024
With the arrival of the summer season 2024, the public transport network in Mallorca is preparing to welcome residents and visitors with a wider range of services and extended timetables. The Transports de les Illes Balears (TIB) intercity bus network [...]
Smoke-free beaches in Mallorca 2024: no smoking recommended on 26 beaches
Mallorca joins the Smoke-free Beaches initiative, consolidating its commitment to public health and sustainability. In 2024, the list of beaches where it is recommended not to smoke in Mallorca will rise to 26. Playa de Muro is one of the [...]
Art Palma Brunch celebrates its 19th edition with an explosion of contemporary art
Saturday the 23rd of March marks the start of the eagerly awaited Art Palma Brunch 2024, an event that brings together the different and most innovative trends in contemporary art to make them accessible to both enthusiasts and the general [...]
Palma’s buses pass with flying colours
Users of the Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Palma (EMT) rate the bus service in the Mallorcan capital 8.1 out of 10. This is the result of the annual survey conducted by the EMT between October and December 2023, based [...]
Saint Catalina Tomàs’ year in Mallorca kicks off with various events in Rome
The Consell de Mallorca has kicked off the year of Saint Catherine Tomàs with a series of events in Rome to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the saint's death. Pope Francis will receive the island's institution in audience on Wednesday [...]
The Diada de Mallorca moves to 12 September
From 2024 onwards, the Diada de Mallorca will be celebrated on the 12th of September instead of the 31st of December, as it has been since 2016. This change was approved by the Consell de Mallorca in the ordinary plenary [...]
Maremagnvm Classical Culture Festival at La Misericòrdia: all roads lead to Rome
The Centre Cultural la Misericòrdia is hosting a new edition of the Maremagnvm Classical Culture Festival organised by the Consell and the Maremagnvm Balearic Association. From the 21st of March to the 3rd of April a series of conferences, workshops, [...]
Easter in Mallorca 2024: dates and new features in the processions
Easter in Mallorca 2024 will fuse faith, tradition and emotion. The presentation of the events for 2024, held at the Palau Episcopal on Tuesday, 27 February, anticipates a celebration full of novelties and special meanings. The essence of the Holy [...]
Fira del Comerç 2024 in Binissalem, a commitment to zero km products
On the 16th and 17th of March a new edition of the Fira del Comerç 2024 of Binissalem will be held, an excellent opportunity to spend a weekend with the family enjoying a full programme of activities. A trial exhibition, [...]
The UIB’s Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy will come to Palma in the academic year 2024-2025
The Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy at the UIB will be a reality in the next academic year 2024-2025. As reported by the Government, the Council of Universities, a body under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, has issued, at [...]
The Balearic Islands 2024 shopping voucher campaign kicks off on April 24
The Government has launched the call for the programme to stimulate the commercial sector "Balears, shopping vouchers", aimed at micro and small commercial enterprises on the islands or certain service companies. The call for this 2024 discount voucher campaign in [...]
Spartan Race Mallorca 2024, new features and registration
The world famous Spartan Race, one of the most popular obstacle races on the planet, is back on the island. Once again, extreme sport lovers will be able to test their endurance and capacity for suffering on March 16 and [...]
The Sóller Meat Fair reaches its third edition in 2024
On Sunday 17th March the Fira de la Carne y del Embutido de Sóller (Sóller Meat Fair) will be held, which is celebrating its third edition in 2024. The Town Hall has presented the programme for this Sóller meat fair [...]
Guided tours to visit RCD Mallorca’s Son Moix Stadium get underway
From 8 March 2024 you can visit RCD Mallorca's Son Moix Stadium through a new guided tour. An activity to learn about the history of RCD Mallorca with a new experience in the renovated Mallorca Son Moix Stadium. After months [...]
The Manga and Anime Festival in Catalan 2024 programmes activities in Mallorca
The Institute of Balearic Studies (IEB) launches the second edition of FeMA, the Festival of Manga and Anime in Catalan in Mallorca and the rest of the islands. This event stems from the initiative to promote the use of Catalan [...]
Comic Book Day 2024 lands in Palma’s Can Sales library
Palma's public library Can Sales is celebrating Comic Book Day 2024 on the 15th and 16th of March. To do so, this space will have a special programme to promote the sector. For the second year in a row, the [...]
Mallorca Loves MICE 2024 returns under the slogan “Back to the Future”
Mallorca Loves MICE 2024 will be held at the Hipotels Convention Centre in Playa de Palma. It will take place from 15 to 17 March and this year promises a journey back in time under the theme "Back to the [...]
Cameras in the Serra de Tramuntana: see where they are located
The Consell de Mallorca will install 32 cameras in the coming months in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range with sound level meters, number plate readers and speed detectors. In addition, the Consell will authorise the Directorate General of Traffic [...]
Fira del Fang 2024 in Marratxí: dates of the pottery fair
The Fira del Fang 2024 in Marratxí, which will be held from 1 to 10 March 2024 in Sant Marçal, is warming up. Pottery continues to be a living testimony to life in the rural world. Over the centuries, this [...]