Title: Mallorca eclipse live: where to watch it on TV, radio and online
IB3 will broadcast the total solar eclipse on 12th August live with extensive coverage across television, radio and digital platforms. The Balearic public broadcaster will deploy nearly twenty teams, three drones and live connections from [...]
Solar eclipse in Llucmajor: traffic restrictions and access controls on 12th August
Llucmajor will introduce traffic restrictions in numerous areas of the municipality during the solar eclipse on Wednesday, 12th August 2026. S’Arenal, Son Verí, Cala Blava, Bellavista, Maioris, Puig de Ros, sa Torre, Badia Blava, Badia [...]
Measles outbreak in Mallorca: six confirmed cases and Public Health activates control measures
Public Health has detected a measles outbreak in Mallorca affecting six people. Five of the confirmed cases involve people who were not vaccinated, while no vaccination record is available for the sixth case. The Directorate-General [...]
Solar eclipse in Calvià: traffic restrictions from 3:00 pm and Santa Ponça as an official observation zone
Calvià will activate a special mobility and safety plan this Wednesday, 12th August, for the solar eclipse. Traffic restrictions will begin from 3:00 pm and will particularly affect Santa Ponça, Costa de la Calma, El [...]
Where to watch the eclipse in Mallorca: the 9 official observation zones
Mallorca will have nine Official Observation Zones (ZOO) for the total solar eclipse on 12th August 2026. The Balearic Government has selected these locations based on safety, accessibility and capacity criteria, but warns that they [...]
Sóller protest against overtourism: time, route and restrictions this Saturday
Sóller will host a protest against overtourism this Saturday, 8th August, organised by Movimiento Joven de Sóller and Menos Turismo, Més Vida. The demonstration will begin at 10:00 am in Plaça dels Estiradors and will [...]
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 [...]
Renée García, the soul of the Ocimax bar: “The essence of cinema is in the movie theaters”
Para muchos, the cinema is synonymous with popcorn. As soon as you walk through the doors, that warm aroma—half butter, half nostalgia—transports you somewhere else even before the film begins. That smell marks the real [...]
The TIB bus strike comes to an end after seven days of protests
The TIB bus strike in the Balearic Islands has ended after seven days of conflict between drivers and the operating companies. The Autonomous Transport Union of the Islands (SATI) and the eight companies responsible for [...]
A new civic pathway will connect Peguera and Camp de Mar
The Consell de Mallorca has officially approved the project to build a new civic pathway that will connect the towns of Peguera and Camp de Mar. This new infrastructure will extend the current pedestrian and [...]
Paysage Miró: an immersive journey into the creative heart of Joan Miró in Palma
Palma is hosting this week Paysage Miró, an ambitious exhibition project dedicated to the artistic legacy of Joan Miró, simultaneously displayed across four iconic venues: La Llotja, the Fundació Miró Mallorca, es Baluard Museu d’Art [...]
Events calendar for August in Mallorca 2025
We bring you the agenda of events in August in Mallorca 2025. Music, theatre and traditions not to be missed. 1 Los Secretos arrive at Port Adriano Music Festival to offer a concert full of [...]
The Balearic Islands’ service sector is growing at twice the Spanish average at the start of 2025.
Professional activities, hospitality and tourism drive economic recovery in the archipelago, with record figures in employment and spending The services sector in the Balearic Islands continues its momentum in 2025 with a growth of 6.2% [...]
The Balearic Islands launch an ambitious plan to protect sharks and rays in the Mediterranean
The Balearic archipelago will be the first in Spain to implement a comprehensive marine conservation strategy focused on elasmobranchs Balearic Islands are taking a significant step forward in protecting their marine ecosystems with the launch [...]
Wineries in Mallorca: The cathedrals of wine on the island
More modest than those in Rioja Alavesa and clearly aimed at blending into the landscape, several wineries on the island stand out for their architectural design. Foster, Gehry, Hadid, or Calatrava are just a few [...]
Close to 80% of Mallorca’s taxis will provide a joint service across eight municipalities
About 80% of Mallorca's taxis will begin operating under a special pick-up scheme that will allow for a joint taxi service across eight municipalities in the Bay of Palma and the Serra de Tramuntana. The [...]
The Festes d’Agost 2025 de Sineu arrive with an extensive programme and the XXII Mucada as the main attraction
Every August, Sineu becomes a vibrant hub of culture, music, and community spirit with the arrival of its traditional festivities in honour of the Mare de Déu d’Agost. The Festes d’Agost 2025 de Sineu begin [...]
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