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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Consell allocates 84 million euros to mitigate the effects of the Iran war in Mallorca
The Consell de Mallorca will allocate 84 million euros to a package of urgent measures, called the Plan Mallorca Protege, with the aim of mitigating the economic and social effects of the conflict in the [...]
Workplace accidents in the Balearic Islands fall by 4.01% in 2025
The Balearic Islands recorded in 2025 a 4.01% reduction in workplace accidents, according to data from the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy compiled by the Balearic Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IBASSAL). This [...]
Ukraine’s UNESCO World Heritage, at Can Bordils
Can Bordils has been hosting since today an exhibition dedicated to Ukraine’s UNESCO World Heritage, a display organised by the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine that can be visited until 30 April in the courtyard of [...]
Palma extends the transition period to the Tarjeta Única (Single Transport Card) until 31 May
The Ajuntament de Palma and the Govern de les Illes Balears have agreed to extend until 31 May the transition period from the Tarjeta Ciudadana (Municipal Citizen Card) to the new Tarjeta Única (Single Transport [...]
The Balearic Islands mobilise more than 160 million to mitigate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East
The Govern of the Balearic Islands has announced the mobilisation of more than 160 million euros to address the economic effects arising from the conflict in the Middle East. The package of measures, presented to [...]
Sa Fira de Santa Margalida 2026 takes place on 29 March, with the Almond Fair as the main highlight
Santa Margalida is preparing to celebrate one of the most emblematic events in its calendar: Sa Fira 2026, which will take place on Sunday 29 March as the central day of festivities that combine tradition, [...]
Palma’s new metro line will connect to Son Espases hospital in 10 minutes
The future extension of Palma’s M2 metro line will make it possible to connect the Estació Intermodal with Son Espases hospital in just 10 minutes, as part of a project that will expand the city’s [...]
2026–2027 school calendar in the Balearic Islands: term dates, holidays and key dates
The 2026–2027 school calendar in the Balearic Islands sets the start of the academic year on 10 September 2026 and its end on 18 June 2027 for most levels of education. In addition, the unified [...]
The ORA will be extended to new neighbourhoods in Palma’s Eixample
The expansion of the ORA in Palma is moving forward following the unanimous approval of the Monitoring Committee for the On-Street Regulated Parking Service. The proposal will extend regulated parking to neighbourhoods in Palma’s Eixample [...]
Fira d’Andratx 2026 arrives from 27 to 29 March with tradition, a market and a tapas route
The Fira d’Andratx 2026 (Andratx’s Fair) will take place on 27, 28 and 29 March with a programme that will combine agricultural and livestock tradition with cultural activities and a strong gastronomic offering, including a [...]
Mallorca expects 70% hotel occupancy at Easter
The Mallorca Hotel Business Federation (FEHM) forecasts Easter hotel occupancy in Mallorca at around 70%, a figure in line with last year’s results and one that confirms the destination’s strength. Tourists enjoy a boutique [...]
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 domestic market accounts for 82% of sales of quality wine from the Balearic Islands
The domestic market consolidated its position in 2025 as the main sales channel for quality wine from the Balearic Islands. Sales rose by 1.9% —from 40,393 hectolitres to 41,145 hectolitres— and now account for 82.2% [...]
Winners of the 2026 Oscars: ‘One Battle after Another’ triumphs with six statuettes
The winners of the 2026 Oscars have now been announced, with One Battle after Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, emerging as the big winner of the night after taking home six statuettes at the [...]
Palma misses out on the final to become European Capital of Culture in 2031
Palma has failed to pass the final cut in the process to become European Capital of Culture in 2031. The city's bid has been left out of the list of four finalists selected by the [...]
Public holidays in the Balearic Islands for 2027: check the calendar and the year’s long weekends
The calendar of public holidays in the Balearic Islands for 2027 is now official. The Consell de Govern has approved the twelve public holidays that will apply in the autonomous community during the year, in [...]
The Museu de Mallorca will exhibit the Portolan Chart by Pere Rossell, a jewel of medieval cartography, from June
The Consell de Mallorca has added to the public heritage a genuine jewel of medieval cartography: the illuminated Portolan Chart of the Mediterranean signed by Petrus Roselli (Pere Rossell) in 1447, an exceptional piece from [...]
Emaya removes more than 70 tonnes of waste from Palma’s former prison
The City Council has removed a total of 71.5 tonnes of waste (71,579 kilos) accumulated in Palma’s former prison during three days of intensive cleaning work, with the aim of improving safety and sanitary conditions [...]
Holy Week 2026 in Mallorca arrives with concerts, exhibitions and cultural activities
La Holy Week 2026 in Mallorca, which will take place from 29 March to 6 April, will feature an extensive programme of cultural and musical activities throughout March and the first days of April. Exhibitions, [...]
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