Mallorca will have its own section of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) in 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has presented the route of the new hiking trail of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) from Mallorca, which will allow pilgrims to begin the Jacobean journey without leaving [...]
Airbnb removes more than 2,300 unlicensed holiday rental listings in Mallorca
The Consell de Mallorca has confirmed the removal of more than 2,300 listings hosted on the Airbnb platform that did not have a tourist registration number. These are the first results of the second phase [...]
The Consell will install 64 cameras in the Serra de Tramuntana to curb illegal races
The Consell de Mallorca has approved a project to improve road safety and reduce illegal racing and excessive noise in the Serra de Tramuntana. The plan includes the installation of 64 monitoring cameras and 20 [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands grew at twice the EU average in the second quarter of 2025
The economy of the Balearic Islands remains strong and continues to stand out above the European average. According to the Economic Situation Analysis of the Balearic Islands, the archipelago’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the [...]
The oriental wasp, classified as an invasive species, arrives in Mallorca
One of the specimens of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) found in Mallorca. Photo: CAIB. The Balearic Government has confirmed the presence of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) in Mallorca. This is a [...]
Buying a home in the Balearic Islands takes twice as long as in the rest of Spain
Residents in the Balearic Islands need twice as long to buy a home compared to the rest of Spain, according to the Economic and Social Council (CES) report for 2024. In the islands, a family [...]
Inca launches its Cinema a la Fresca 2023 season for Thursdays in August
The City Council has presented the Cinema a la Fresca cycle in Inca for 2023. A total of three screenings are scheduled to take place on Thursdays in August in the town's bullring. The films [...]
161,000 fine for a company offering illegal party boats in Magaluf
The Calvià Town Hall has fined 161,000 euros to a company that offered illegal party boats in Magaluf. The sanction was established on the basis of compliance with the tourism decree of excesses. The local [...]
The Local Police of Palma process 34 fines in weekend controls
This weekend the local police carried out various preventive controls with the aim of detecting possible situations of alcohol or drug use while driving, as well as cases of violation of traffic regulations. The points [...]
The Consell de Mallorca intends to create the Mallorcan Archaeology Centre in Alcúdia
The Consell de Mallorca will create the Mallorcan Archaeology Centre. The facilities will be located in Sa Tanca de Can Domènech in Alcúdia, next to the Roman city of Pollentia. The centre aims to provide [...]
12 sea turtles hatch from the first nest registered in Mallorca
This Sunday the first sea turtle hatchlings were recorded in the nest that has been incubating on the beach of Can Pere Antoni since the 7th of June. This was reported by the Regional Ministry [...]
The 11th edition of the Mallorca Caprice lifestyle guide is out on the street
Once again this year, the Mallorca Caprice Mediterranean Happiness Guide is not missing its appointment with readers. From today, Mallorcans and visitors from all corners of the globe will find the 11th edition of Mallorca's [...]
The coastal clean-up service removed 5,692 kilos of waste in June
The coastal cleaning service of the Regional Ministry of the Sea and Water Cycle removed a total of 5,692 kilos of waste from the coasts of the Balearic archipelago during the month of June. This [...]
Maria de la Salut celebrates the Ramellet Tomato Night Fair 2023
The traditional Fira nocturna del tomate de Ramellet (Ramellet Tomato Night Fair) will be held in Maria de la Salut on Wednesday 9 August. As usual, the event, dedicated to the Ramellet tomato, a local [...]
The beaches of Cala Major, Can Pere Antoni, Ciutat Jardí and Cala Estancia are closed to bathing due to a spillage of mixed water
This morning's heavy rains in Palma have triggered the discharge of mixed water into the sea, forcing Palma City Council to raise the red flag on the beaches of Cala Mayor, Can Pere Antoni, Ciutat [...]
The Much de Sineu 2023 will fill the municipality with pink on Monday 7 August
The Much de Sineu of 2023 will be held on Monday 7 August. The streets will be filled with pink in what is the XX Mucada, one of the best-known summer festivals in Mallorca. The [...]
Felipe, Letizia and Sofia receive Balearic society in Marivent
The King and Queen, accompanied by Queen Sofia, yesterday offered the traditional reception at the Marivent Palace to representatives of the different sectors and institutions of Balearic society. More than 500 people were invited, including [...]
Home sales plummet in the Balearic Islands over the last year
In June, the Balearic Islands was the region with the second largest fall in property sales and purchases, with -29.8%, only surpassed by the Canary Islands. This is reflected in data from the General Council [...]
360 Mallorcan pilgrims take part in World Youth Day in Lisbon
A total of 360 pilgrims from Mallorca have joined thousands of young people from around the world to participate in World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon. Spain is one of the countries with the [...]
Spending by foreign tourists increases by 12.6% in the Balearic Islands
Spending by foreign tourists increased by 12.6% in the annual rate in Illes Balears. The archipelago also leads the way in other indicators. It is the main destination with the greatest weight in tourist spending [...]
Balears lead the annual drop in unemployment although it registers 854 more than in June
The number of unemployed people in the Balearic Islands registered at the offices of the Public State Employment Service (SEPE), at the end of the month of July, fell by 5,828. In this way, the [...]
Gabriel Escarrer predicts a positive season due to strong tourist demand
The president of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer, foresees that the season for the tourism sector will be positive in the third quarter of the year. The main reason, according to Escarrer, is that a [...]
Cinema a la Fresca Palma 2023: programme and new venues
The Cinema a la Fresca de Palma 2023 will screen 12 films at two new venues. The 2023 al fresco cinema programme leaves Ses Voltes and moves to two new locations: Saixina Feixina and Ses [...]
Balearic Islands, top destination for rural tourism in Spain
The Balearic Islands became the preferred destination for rural tourism in June with 200,209 overnight stays (1.1% less than in the same month of the previous year) and reached the highest occupancy rate in the [...]
The Consell says the bus-VAO lane is illegal, but the Ministry denies it
The Bus-VAO lane in Mallorca continues to generate a political war. The Consell de Mallorca assures, based on the report "Considerations on the implementation of the Bus-VAO on the MI-19 motorway", prepared by the technicians [...]
Bank holidays in Mallorca in 2024: these are the public holidays
The bank holidays in mallorca in 2024 has already been announced by the Govern. The document includes the public holidays in Mallorca and the rest of the islands for 2024. A calendar that is designed [...]
Queen Letizia attends the closing ceremony of Atlàntida Mallorca, which in 2023 breaks attendance records
The courtyard of La Misericòrdia was once again the setting for the closing gala of the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Festival, presided over by Queen Letiza. In her first institutional act in Mallorca since the start [...]
“Sa Travessa”, much more than hiking
A 164 km route explores the rich landscape and cultural heritage of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains The "Ruta de Pedra en Sec" GR 221, known as "Sa Travessa", runs from one end [...]
Los 40 Summer Live presents artists such as Abraham Mateo in Inca
The 40 Summer Live 2023 comes to Inca this Sunday 30 July. The biggest and most extensive tour of the summer in terms of number of artists and dates will bring artists such as Abraham [...]
Colònia de Sant Jordi festivities 2023: program until August 6
The Colònia de Sant Jordi 2023 festivities kick off to animate the summer in the municipality. The mayor of Ses Salines, Juan Rodríguez, assures in the program that "some festivities are beginning that will be [...]
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