The 2026 Maremagnum Festival of Classical Culture arrives at La Misericòrdia with a journey into the Greco-Roman world
Palma’s La Misericòrdia Cultural Centre will host the 2026 Maremagnum Festival of Classical Culture from 26 to 29 March, an event now firmly established in Mallorca’s cultural calendar that will transform the venue into a [...]
Palma allows temporary access to the Low Emission Zone for foreign cars
The City Council has amended the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) bylaw in Palma to allow the temporary registration of foreign-registered vehicles that meet the required environmental standards. The measure is already in force following the [...]
Art Palma Brunch 2026 returns on 21 March with a major journey through contemporary art
```html The Art Palma Brunch 2026 will hold its 21st edition on Saturday 21 March, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with an extensive programme of free exhibitions in galleries and cultural venues across Mallorca. [...]
The Festival of Manga and Anime in Catalan 2026 features workshops, Japanese cooking and cosplay in Palma
The Festival of Manga and Anime in Catalan (FeMA) celebrates its fourth edition in 2026 with a programme running from 20 March to 12 April across the Balearic Islands. In Mallorca, the main day of [...]
Son Ferriol (Palma) hosts its major agricultural, livestock and artisan fair on 21 and 22 March
The 32nd Son Ferriol Fair 2026 will take place on Sunday, 22 March between 10:00 and 17:00 along Avenida del Cid and surrounding streets in the Palma neighbourhood. The event is organised by the Associació [...]
The Iran war drives up farming and fishing costs in the Balearic Islands
The negative effects of the Iran war are already being felt in the Balearic Islands. The rise in production costs in the primary sector has intensified in recent weeks, with particularly sharp increases in fuel, [...]
The Consell de Mallorca allocates more than €5.5M to the prevention of wildfires in the Serra de Tramuntana
The Consell de Mallorca will invest 5,520,195 euros in projects and grants for the prevention of wildfires in the Serra de Tramuntana and the conservation of its natural and cultural heritage. This plan combines institution-led [...]
Balearic Islands to request the provisional suspension of migrant minors’ distribution
The Govern and the four island councils will file a challenge against the Royal Decree approved on 22 July establishing the procedure for the reception of migrant minors. They will also request the provisional suspension [...]
The Govern intensifies the cleaning of torrents in Mallorca to prevent flooding
The President of the Govern of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, has announced that since the beginning of the legislature, more than 250 kilometres of torrents in Mallorca have been cleaned, as part of a [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 generates an economic impact of €21 million
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 (PIBS), held from 30 April to 3 May, generated an economic impact of €21 million, a 4.5% increase compared to 2024. The fair, organised by the Conselleria de Empresa, [...]
Felanitx celebrates 100 years of festivities with the Verbenas of 2025
Felanitx is getting ready for a truly unique summer. The Verbenas of Felanitx 2025, dedicated to Saint Augustine, mark their centenary this year with a very special programme that will take place in the Parc [...]
Orange alert activated in Mallorca due to heavy rain and storms
The Directorate General of Emergencies and Interior of the Balearic Government keeps the orange alert for rain and storms in Mallorca active, within the framework of the Special Plan for Adverse Weather Events (METEOBAL). This [...]
Balearic Islands send a contingent of 47 personnel to support the fight against wildfires in Castilla y León
The Government of the Balearic Islands has sent a relief contingent to Castilla y León to assist in extinguishing, rescue, and recovery operations in areas affected by the wildfires devastating the region. The operation has [...]
Top riders set to take over the Plaza de Toros for the Ciutat de Palma SoloFlow Freestyle Mallorca
The Plaza de Toros is getting ready to host on 23 August a spectacular event: Ciutat de Palma SoloFlow Freestyle Mallorca, bringing together the best national and international riders in this discipline. Impossible jumps and [...]
36 unaccompanied foreign minors arrive in Mallorca in fifteen days
The Institut Mallorquí d’Afers Socials (IMAS) warns of the saturation of the child protection system in Mallorca. In just the first fifteen days of August, 36 unaccompanied foreign minors arrived by boat, more than the [...]
Enquiries about renewable energy and electric mobility are on the rise
The Office for the Energy Transition of the Balearic Islands (OTEIB) recorded a significant increase in enquiries during the month of July. The six permanent offices across the archipelago received a total of 805 visits. [...]
The Balearic Islands allocate over €6.2 million to 8 municipalities to promote sustainable tourism
The Government of the Balearic Islands will allocate €6,218,059.92 to eight municipalities to promote sustainable tourism development projects. The actions, financed with Next Generation EU funds, will focus on mobility, accessibility, heritage and land planning. [...]
“Emblemàtics Balears” reaches 401 participating local businesses
The local commerce protection programme Emblemàtics Balears has reached a new milestone by surpassing 400 participating establishments. Recently, ten new shops from Palma joined the programme: Carns Comas, Carnicería Bonnín, Carnicería Germans Vicens, Espardenyeria Llunes, [...]
The August bank holiday sees a decline in hotel bookings in the Balearic Islands
While the August long weekend has boosted hotel activity in much of Spain, the balance is less positive in the Balearic Islands. According to data from SiteMinder, bookings in the archipelago have fallen by 5.03% [...]
‘No i punt!’ reaches 51 municipalities in Mallorca against sexual violence at popular festivals
Mallorca strengthens its commitment to festivals free from sexual violence through the “No i punt!” campaign, promoted by the Island Directorate of Families of the Consell de Mallorca. In 2025, the initiative has reached a [...]
The Illes Balears Clàssics 2025 Regatta turns Palma into the capital of classic sailing
From August 13 to 17, 2025, Palma de Mallorca will host the XXX Illes Balears Clàssics Regatta, a landmark nautical event in the Mediterranean that will bring together 40 historic vessels and true maritime treasures [...]
Palma celebrates International Youth Day 2025 with a Holi festival and gatherings
Palma City Council has prepared a special programme to commemorate the International Youth Day, celebrated on 12 August. The activities, free of charge and aimed at young people aged 14 to 30, include a colourful [...]
Perseids in Mallorca 2025: when and where to see them
In August there is increasing interest in knowing when and where to see the Perseids in Mallorca in 2025. The Perseids, also called the Tears of Saint Lawrence due to the celebration of this saint [...]
Assumption Day 2025 in Mallorca: heritage, activities and tradition
The Bishopric of Mallorca and the Council of Mallorca have launched an ambitious cultural dissemination plan for the Feast of the Assumption 2025, aimed at bringing residents and visitors closer to the historical, heritage, and [...]
The Club Pollença Architecture and Design Week 2025 is coming
From August 18 to 20, Club Pollença will host the twelfth edition of the Setmana d’Arquitectura i Disseny, featuring eight internationally renowned figures in design and architecture. Three days of public talks focused on sustainability, [...]
Cine a la Fresca in Palma 2025: full programme and latest news
Cine a la Fresca in Palma 2025 returns once again this summer as one of the city's most eagerly anticipated cultural events. From Monday, August 11 to Thursday, September 4, film lovers will be able [...]
Grip Face’s silent cry: ‘Utopia of Mud. Sashimi of Mist’, at the Miró Foundation Mallorca
“Today, more than ever, we must not look away. The world is regressing, and staying silent makes us complicit.”— Grip Face With this direct and meaningful statement, Mallorcan artist Grip Face highlights one of the [...]
Reception of the King and Queen at Marivent 2025: an institutional event with Balearic society
As is now a summer tradition, Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, hosted on Monday the official reception at Marivent Palace during their summer stay in Mallorca. Also [...]
The regional government establishes INUNCAIB to anticipate the risk of flooding in the Balearic Islands
Marga Prohens highlights the government's cross-sector coordination to anticipate extreme weather events such as DANAs The Government of the Balearic Islands today established INUNCAIB, the first integrated flood risk management body in the archipelago. This [...]
Queen Letizia closes the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest 2025
The Cultural Center La Misericordia in Palma hosted the closing ceremony of the 15th edition of the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest, presided over by Queen Letizia and attended by prominent figures from the worlds of [...]
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