The Grear Palma Collecting Fair brings together books, records and vintage objects on 9 May at Plaça del Tub
The Plaça del Tub will become the focal point for collecting in Palma this Saturday, 9 May, with the celebration of the Great Palma Collecting Fair, an event that will bring together enthusiasts, curious visitors and families throughout the day around all kinds of objects linked to culture, history and [...]
Blue Flags in Mallorca 2026: these are the 22 award-winning beaches
Mallorca will have a total of 22 Blue Flag beaches in 2026, spread across 11 municipalities on the island. Among them, Cala Major, in Palma, and Es Port-Es Dolç, in Ses Salines, regain the distinction this year. The Blue Flag, awarded by the Association for [...]
Unemployment falls by 7.8% in Balears and reaches a historic low with 24,546 unemployed people
The number of unemployed people continues to fall in Balears and has reached historic lows. In April, the number of unemployed people stood at 24,546, a year-on-year fall of 7.8%, with 2,080 fewer people unemployed than a year earlier, according [...]
Diumenge de l’Àngel 2026 will fill Bellver with music, tradition and gastronomy on 10 May
The Diumenge de l’Àngel 2026 returns to Palma on Sunday 10 May firmly established as one of the city’s most deeply rooted popular celebrations. It was initially scheduled for 12 April, but due to adverse weather forecasts it has been [...]
The Fira de la Sardina (Sardine Fair) 2026 in Palma will take place from 14 to 17 May at the Moll de Pescadors
The Fira de la Sardina de Palma (Sardine Fair) will hold its second edition on 14, 15, 16 and 17 May 2026 at the Moll de Pescadors. The event, organised by the Confraria de Pescadors Sant Pere de Palma with [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2026 closes with nearly 33,000 visitors, 9.5% more than in 2025
The Palma International Boat Show 2026 closed its 42nd edition this weekend with a total of 32,947 visitors, 9.5% more than the previous year and the highest figure of the last decade, according to the organisers. The event, promoted by [...]
Approved housing units in Mallorca increase by 152% in the first two months of 2026
Mallorca starts 2026 with a strong boost in the residential sector. According to the Economic Overview of the Balearic Islands, prepared by the Direcció General d'Economia i Estadística, approved housing units in Mallorca increased by 152% between January and February [...]
The “Galàxia Fontcuberta” arrives in Palma with the exhibition “Wunderkammer” at Casal Solleric
Palma’s Casal Solleric will inaugurate two new artistic proposals next Thursday, 30 April: “Wunderkammer”, by renowned international photographer Joan Fontcuberta, and “Había en el fondo del mar”, by artist Nuria Mora. The exhibitions were presented this Monday by Palma City [...]
Unemployment falls by 4.6% in the Balearic Islands in the first quarter of 2026
Unemployment in the Balearic Islands fell by 4.6% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Labour Force Survey (EPA) published this Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute. The Islands recorded 91,800 unemployed people, which is [...]
Formentor traffic restrictions 2026: dates, times, fines and how to reach the lighthouse
Traffic restrictions in Formentor will be applied again in Mallorca during the 2026 high season. The regulation affects the Ma-2210 road, which connects Port de Pollença with Formentor beach and the lighthouse, one of the island’s most visited spots. According [...]
The Fira del Llonguet 2026 in Palma marks its tenth edition on 26 April in es Pil·larí
The Fira del Llonguet 2026 returns to the neighbourhood of es Pil·larí this Sunday 26 April for its tenth edition, one of the most recognisable popular events in Palma’s festive calendar. Throughout the day, residents and visitors will be able [...]
Palma’s Feria de Abril 2026 takes place from 23 to 26 April at Son Fusteret
Palma’s Feria de Abril 2026 is being held from 23 to 26 April at the Son Fusteret venue, thirteen years after the last edition was held in 2013. The event, organised by the Casa de Andalucía in the Balearic Islands [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2026 opens the nautical season from 29 April to 2 May at Moll Vell
The Palma International Boat Show 2026 returns from 29 April to 2 May with a new edition that consolidates the Mallorcan capital as one of the key meeting points for the nautical sector and the opening event of the Mediterranean [...]
Biennal B 2026 strengthens its presence in Palma and Marratxí with a programme that connects contemporary art and tradition
The Biennal B 2026 returns to Mallorca with a second edition that strengthens its presence in Palma and expands its reach with the incorporation of Marratxí. Promoted by the Consell de Mallorca and Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma, [...]
The Diada de Sant Jordi 2026 will bring books, roses and cultural activities to Palma
The Diada de Sant Jordi 2026 will once again transform the centre of Palma into a major cultural route on Thursday 23 April, with books, roses and activities that will bring a festive atmosphere to the streets under the motto [...]
The Universitat de Mallorca will focus on education in strategic and high-demand sectors
The Universitat de Mallorca (UMAC) has taken the definitive step towards becoming a reality following the approval of its founding law by the Parlament de les Illes Balears. The new private academic institution has been created with the aim of [...]
La Lluna en Vers 2026 regresa con Maria Arnal y 14 noches de cultura para el verano
El Consell de Mallorca ha presentado esta edición de La Lluna en Vers 2026, el festival de verano impulsado por la Fundació Mallorca Literària, que se celebrará del 20 de junio al 4 de septiembre con una programación de 14 [...]
Palma Airport grows by 2.8% in March and breaks the downward trend at the start of the year
Son Sant Joan regained momentum in March after a subdued start to the year. Palma Airport closed last month with 1,594,849 passengers, representing a 2.8% increase compared with March 2025 and ending the downward trend recorded in January and February. [...]
The Fira de la Sípia 2026 (Cuttlefish Fair) in Alcúdia reaches its 20th edition from 17 to 19 April
The Fira de la Sípia 2026 (Cuttlefish Fair) in Alcúdia, also known as the Fira Nàutica i Mostra Gastronòmica de la Sípia, reaches its 20th edition this April. On 17, 18 and 19 April, the Passeig Marítim in Port d’Alcúdia [...]
The IBDONA handled 22% more calls related to sexist violence in 2025
The 24-Hour Service of the Balearic Institute for Women (IBDONA) handled a total of 4,562 calls related to sexist violence in 2025, representing an increase of 22.2% compared with the previous year, with 831 more communications. This is reflected in [...]
Palma unveils a major sculpture by Bernar Venet on its seafront
The city of Palma has incorporated, as of this Thursday, a new cultural landmark into its urban landscape. The mayor, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, presided over the inauguration of the sculpture by French artist Bernar Venet, located on the Façana Marítima, [...]
The Balearic economy grew by 3% in 2025 and consolidates its expansion
The Balearic economy in 2025 closed the year with 3% growth, outperforming Spain’s average (2.8%) and doubling that of the European Union (1.5%). This progress consolidates a cycle of sustained expansion and places the archipelago among the most dynamic economies [...]
Palma hosts the prestigious Art Cologne fair from 9 to 12 April
The first edition of Art Cologne Palma Mallorca will take place from 9 to 12 April at the Palau de Congressos de Palma, an event that has been created with the ambition of placing the island on the international contemporary [...]
Tourist arrivals in the Balearic Islands fall 7.3% at the start of 2026
The start of 2026 confirms a decline in the number of visitors arriving in the Balearic Islands. Between January and February, the archipelago received 596,770 tourists, representing a 7.28% decrease compared with the same period the previous year, according to [...]
Mallorca PhotoFest 2026 will turn the island into an international stage for photography
The Mallorca PhotoFest 2026 will turn the island into a major stage for contemporary photography from 25 April to 30 August, with an ambitious programme including exhibitions, talks, workshops and activities taking place across the island. Promoted by Art Palma [...]
Holy Week 2026 in Palma: procession times and routes
From 27 March to 3 April, Holy Week 2026 in Palma will fill the city with solemnity and tradition through a total of thirteen processions. The celebration begins with the Processió dels Estendards and culminates in the Easter events. Among [...]
