Patricio Gómez: “Back then, there wasn’t as much fitness hype or body culture”
Patricio Gómez, founder of Chong Ma in 1976, looks back on the transformation of gyms in Mallorca from the era of martial arts to the current boom in physical exercise. Patricio Gómez has spent a [...]
Naty Company: “The growth of fitness is increasingly linked to health”
AEIEB president Naty Company analyses the expansion of the sector, the changing user profile and the main challenges in professionalisation, regulation and sustainability The physical exercise and sports sector is now an expanding ecosystem that [...]
María Colomer: “You have to eat in order to do sport, not do sport in order to eat”
Dietitian-nutritionist and Head of Training at CODNIB María Colomer discusses the rise in physical exercise, the normalisation of supplements such as protein and creatine, and the importance of putting nutrition at the centre Nutrition has [...]
Esther Bautista: “Within fitness, there is a very blurred boundary between commitment and obsession”
Esther Bautista, a psychologist specialising in eating disorders, warns that body dissatisfaction is appearing at increasingly early ages and that physical standards are already strongly affecting young men as well. Our relationship with the body [...]
David Abril: “It is no longer only important to be, nor even to have, but to seem”
UIB sociologist David Abril analyses the surge in physical exercise, the centrality of the body and the growing weight of image in an increasingly digital, more exposed society that is also more in need of [...]
Aina Galmés: “Professionalisation in the sector is key to guaranteeing safe, high-quality practice”
Aina Galmés, head of the degree in Sports Sciences at the UIB, explains the growing interest in this discipline, the most sought-after career paths and the challenges of a sector that continues to advance in [...]
Palma records a 5.52% drop in year-on-year unemployment in November
Palma recorded 13,911 unemployed people in November, of which 7,942 were women and 5,969 men. Although unemployment rose by 3.21% compared to October (+433 people), the year-on-year comparison shows a significant decrease of 5.52%, with [...]
La Fira de la Llet d’Ametlla 2024 (Almond Milk Fair): A tradition that sweetens up Christmas
Sunday, 22 December, Es Pla de na Tesa will host the 18th edition of the Fira de la Llet d’Ametlla (Almond Milk Fair), an event that has become a must-attend Christmas celebration in Marratxí. This [...]
Traditional slaughters, local gastronomy and popular culture are the stars of the Fira de Sant Tomàs 2024 in Sineu
The next Sunday, December 8th, Sineu is preparing to host a new edition of the Fira de Sant Tomàs 2024, one of the most anticipated events in its festive calendar. This event, which includes the [...]
The Christmas programme at Palma’s Teatre Principal offers activities for the whole family
The Teatre Principal de Palma has unveiled its Christmas programme, offering a selection of performances that include theatre, comedy, choral music, and activities for children. Highlights of the programme include the Concert de Nadal dels [...]
Michelin-starred restaurants in Mallorca
The Michelin-starred restaurants in Mallorca highlight the island's culinary excellence, establishing it as one of the top gastronomic destinations in the Mediterranean. In 2025, Mallorca boasts ten Michelin-starred restaurants, where creativity, tradition, and local produce [...]
This Saturday the Passeig del Born hosts the II Fira de Nadal de l’Ametlla de Mallorca
Palma's Passeig del Born will be the setting for the II Fira de Nadal de l'Ametlla de Mallorca (2nd Christmas Fair of Mallorcan Almond) this Saturday 30th November, from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm. In [...]
SFM to provide extra trains during the weekends of the Christmas season
Servicios Ferroviarios de Mallorca (SFM) has announced the launch of special reinforced trains during every weekend of December and the first weekend of January 2025, aimed at facilitating public transport during the Christmas season. These [...]
Festes de Santa Bàrbara 2024: the fritters festival in Vilafranca de Bonany returns
Vilafranca de Bonany is gearing up to celebrate one of its most cherished and anticipated events: the Festes de Santa Bàrbara 2024, honouring the town’s patron saint. Taking place from Sunday, 1st December to Sunday, [...]
The Consell to invest 16 million euros in improving the Serra de Tramuntana road network
The Consell de Mallorca has announced an investment of €16 million in 2025 to improve the road network of the Serra de Tramuntana, focusing on four of its most iconic roads. These include the Sa [...]
The new Palma Civic Ordinance clamps down on guided tours, motorhomes, scooters and graffiti
The new Palma Civic Ordinance has been announced by the City Council with the aim of tackling antisocial behaviour in the Balearic capital. This regulation introduces strict measures affecting various aspects of public life and, [...]
Bicipalma will reinforce the connection between the city and the UIB with 9 new stations
Bicipalma will strengthen the connection between Palma and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) with the installation of nine new public bicycle stations. This project will be completed in the next six months, marking [...]
The Fira de sa Perdiu 2024 in Montuïri, a rendezvous with Mallorcan tradition
The Fira de sa Perdiu 2024 in Montuïri, one of the most iconic events in Mallorca, will take place on Sunday, 1st December. This traditional Mallorcan fair, now in its 45th edition, attracts thousands of [...]
The hospitality industry mourns the death of Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, founder of Meliá Hotels International
The world of tourism and hospitality bids farewell to one of its most prominent figures. Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, founder of Meliá Hotels International, has passed away at the age of 89. His legacy, built over [...]
Palma offers free parking to encourage shopping in local stores this Christmas
The Palma City Council, in collaboration with PalmaActiva and SMAP, has launched a special free parking campaign during the 2024-25 Christmas season to encourage shopping in local businesses and establishments across the city. The initiative, [...]
The citizens of the Balearic Islands contribute 576 proposals to the Sustainability Pact
Online platform created as part of the Social and Political Pact for Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability of the Balearic Islands has completed its phase of receiving citizen proposals, registering a total of 576 contributions [...]
Reports of gender-based violence in Palma increase by 18%, with 4,641 cases recorded in 2023
The annual report on Violence Against Women in Palma reports 4,641 cases of gender-based violence in 2023. This represents an 18% increase compared to 2022, with 692 more complaints. There were also 365 sexual freedom [...]
Rafa Nadal retires from professional tennis: a legendary career comes to an end
20 November 2024, just after midnight, Rafa Nadal has officially bid farewell to professional tennis following Spain's elimination in the Davis Cup against the Netherlands. In the match that marked his goodbye, the Manacor native [...]
Palma prepares for the VI Nordic Walking Equality March
This Sunday, 24th November, Palma will host the sixth edition of the Nordic Walking Equality March – Ciutat de Palma, an inclusive event suitable for all ages and physical abilities. Organised by the Institut Municipal [...]
Green flags: hospitality establishments and coastal municipalities in the Balearic Islands collected 14,447 tonnes of glass containers this summer
The fifth edition of the Green Flags Movement concluded this summer with the collection of 14,447 tonnes of glass containers by hospitality establishments and coastal municipalities in the Balearic Islands. In this regard, the Government [...]
A ‘futuristic’ lights switch-on to kick off the 2024 Christmas season in Palma
Image of the Christmas lights switch-on in Palma in 2023 at Plaça de la Reina. Photo: Mallorca Global. On 23rd November, Palma will once again dress up for the traditional Christmas lights switch-on, [...]
TaPalma 2024: the major tapas and cocktails event of the Balearic Islands returns from 27 November to 1 December
The city of Palma is getting ready to host TaPalma 2024, the prestigious tapas and cocktails fair, which will take place from 27 November to 1 December in over thirty establishments in the Mallorcan capital. [...]
The Balearic Government sent 244 people and 49 vehicles to Valencia to help in the aftermath of the DANA
The Government of the Balearic Islands has completed its aid operation in the areas affected by the DANA that devastated the Valencian Community on 29 October. A total of 244 people and 49 vehicles were [...]
Fes Tapa Andratx 2024, an experience full of flavour, music and good vibes
Fourteen establishments are taking part in the Fes Tapa Andratx 2024, the third edition of this gastronomic event that combines flavour, music, and a unique atmosphere, with tapas as the main attraction. The event will [...]
Bad weather and parking, among the main complaints of holiday home guests in Majorca
The main complaints from guests staying in holiday rentals in Mallorca are, in order of importance, bad weather, pet restrictions, insufficient parking, noise, and value for money. These findings come from an analysis conducted by [...]
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