Tourist spending in the Balearic Islands reached a historic record in 2025, totalling €23.406 billion
Tourist spending in the Balearic Islands in 2025 reached a record high of €23.406 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, according to the February edition of El Moment Econòmic de les Illes Balears. This [...]
Dia de les Illes Balears 2026 will feature 301 activities celebrating culture, sport, craftsmanship and local flavours.
The Dia de les Illes Balears 2026 (Balearic Islands Day) will take place from 27 February to 2 March under the slogan A way of being. The programme will bring together 301 activities across Mallorca, [...]
How many people live in Mallorca in 2026? The island is nearing one million residents
The Mallorca population 2026 stands at 978,465 residents as of 1 January, according to provisional data from the Continuous Population Statistics (ECP) published by Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE). This represents an increase of 7,397 [...]
Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma: date, location and full programme
The Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma is once again shaping up to be one of the major cultural highlights of winter in Mallorca. The celebration will take place on Sunday 22 February 2026, from [...]
The birth rate in the Balearic Islands records the largest decline in Spain in 2025
The birth rate in the Balearic Islands is going through a particularly delicate period. The latest 2025 demographic data published by Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE) confirm that the archipelago recorded the largest fall in [...]
The Consell promotes new law to regulate human pressure in the Serra de Tramuntana
The Serra de Tramuntana is entering a new phase in its management model. The Consell de Mallorca has presented the draft proposal for the future law governing the Serra de Tramuntana, a regulatory text aimed [...]
From Mallorca to the North: Exodus of Mallorcans to Asturias and Galicia
Housing prices, tourist saturation, and rising temperatures are pushing Mallorcans to seek a new life in regions such as Asturias and Galicia. A growing trend told firsthand by the protagonists of this resident exodus. [...]
Rudy Fernández: “Whenever I hear the word ‘legend’, it makes me feel old”
Exclusive interview with Rudy Fernández Rudy Fernández, at La Finca in Pozuelo de Alarcón. Photos: Jon Roda. Over a quarter-century career, Rodolfo “Rudy” Fernández (Palma, 1985) stood out for his intensity and determination, [...]
A dialogue among cultures
The consuls of France, Morocco, Austria, and the Czech Republic share their views on the challenges facing island society From left to right: Carlos Anglada, Honorary Consul of Austria; Michel Magnier, Honorary Consul of [...]
Palma Cathedral will celebrate Corpus Christi 2025 on 22 June
Palma Cathedral will host the Corpus Christi 2025 celebration on Sunday 22 June, one of the most emblematic and heartfelt religious festivities for Mallorcan Catholics. The events will begin at 5:10 pm with the Exposition [...]
Global people: From the world to Mallorca
Citizens from all over the world land in Mallorca and end up putting down roots on the island. Global people living together in Mallorca, where there is an ever greater mix of cultures and nationalities. [...]
Puerto Portals, a place to enjoy, share and let yourself go
Puerto Portals has transformed into a space that embraces both sea and land, where experiences intertwine with sustainability, sports, and life itself. Strategically located in the Bay of Palma, this nautical and leisure enclave is [...]
The origin of El Terreno
One of the best-known views of the bay of Palma is that of the Bellver castle (1310), a permanent watchtower over the city, which crowns the promontory, with a broad, gentle slope speckled with pines [...]
The diaspora
To all intents and purposes, I can consider myself Mallorcan. Well, all right, as you like: an outsider (foraster)... My parents brought me to the island in 1955, when I was nine years old; in [...]
Voices from Mallorca: some familiar faces come to the island
Malena Costa The well-known Mallorcan model Malena Costa celebrated 13 years with her husband, former footballer Mario Suárez, on her Instagram account: “And what we have left. From the first moment I saw you, I [...]
Mallorca per tot arreu
Mallorca per tot arreu (Mallorca All Around the World) is the section of our magazine dedicated to discovering and sharing curious stories, heritage treasures, unique products, and Mallorcan talent that has crossed borders. From unexpected [...]
A walk through Paddington Square
Of the many legends that circulate about Bob Dylan, one of the most successful among us was the one that said that Dylan spent a season living in a windmill in Formentera, in 1967, when [...]
End of cycle and end of era
When, within two years of each other, the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union fell, we witnessed a change of historical cycle. It was the end of ideological confrontation and the triumph of capitalism over communism. [...]
Culture and tourism: the pairing that transforms Palma
Palma is no longer just a Mediterranean postcard; it has transformed into a destination where culture takes center stage. Beyond sun and beach, the city invites visitors to discover its artistic soul and its commitment [...]
Digital detox: A 21st Century luxury
Offline is the new luxury has become a silent mantra in wellness retreats, boutique hotels and private clubs. Time has become the new luxury that people of all ages, social strata and ideologies yearn for. [...]
New historic chapter in the Plaça Major of Palma
In the medieval centres of European cities, there is not a single space that hasn’t borne witness to some memorable event: brawls, crimes, betrayals, impossible loves, duels, or fleeting glances have taken place —and still [...]
Book recommendations for the summer of 2025
Mallorca Global Mag, in collaboration with the Palma bookshops Llibres Colom, La Librera del Savoy and Rata Corner, brings you a selection of recommended summer reads for 2025: EL PUENTE DONDE HABITAN LAS MARIPOSAS Nazareth [...]
The Caribbean, passion for life
The Caribbean is a fascinating blend of joyful rhythms, exotic landscapes, and a rich cultural and culinary heritage that offers vibrant moments filled with energy, excitement, and sunshine. Azulmarino brings the Riviera Maya, Punta Cana, [...]
Zanzibar and Mauritius: Dreamlike islands in the Indian Ocean
Zanzibar and Mauritius are two true gems, full of history, culture, stunning landscapes, and paradisiacal beaches washed by the Indian Ocean. Whether for relaxing in idyllic surroundings or experiencing thrilling adventures, these destinations are the [...]
The healthy taste of summer in Mallorca overcomes tariffs
We had become accustomed to good economic news for Spain, such as the recent publication in The Economist, which speaks very highly of us, highlighting our country among the most developed economies. It points to [...]
Alcúdia beach: commitment to accessibility, sustainability and quality
With over 3 km of white sand and calm, shallow waters, Alcúdia Beach is an ideal destination for both families and those seeking nature, safety, and high-quality services. Once again in 2025, it has been [...]
Trump’s tariffs
In a couple of months in office, Donald Trump has profoundly altered the international economic system. For decades, since the end of World War II, this system had been built on multilateral rules and low [...]
Snorkelling in Santanyí: among crystal clear waters and protected marine nature
The municipality launches a new and attractive snorkeling guide featuring a total of 12 underwater routes along the Santanyí coastline, suitable for all audiences. Diving into the waters of Santanyí is like discovering an underwater [...]
From the page to the screen
Since the very first sharpened stone, every tool, invention, or piece of technology conceived by humankind has helped to overcome previously insurmountable limits. Yet every advance has brought its shadow. The ink of the printing [...]
The history of comic art is drawn at CaixaForum
Tintin, Flash Gordon, Corto Maltese, The Mercenary, Captain America, Popeye, Asterix... These are more than just characters: they are contemporary myths that have shaped generations. Their adventures, traced in unforgettable cartoons, are part of the [...]
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