PortsIB doubles the number of moorings allocated in the Balearic Islands
PortsIB has reached a new milestone in the management of public ports in the Balearic Islands by authorising 142 base moorings for category 7 boats in 2024, double the 58 allocated in 2023. This remarkable [...]
Palma City Council buys the old Metropolitan cinema for more than 3.5 million euros
The Palma City Council has acquired the former Metropolitan cinema and two adjoining premises for a total of 3,642,615 euros. The purchase will improve public services in the Pere Garau neighbourhood, the most densely populated [...]
The Balearic Islands will lead job creation in 2024 with record low unemployment figures
The Balearic Islands ended 2024 with a positive balance in terms of employment, consolidating their position as one of the leading autonomous communities in job creation. The average annual affiliation was 570,010 people, representing a [...]
The best hotels in Mallorca in 2025 to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle
Staying at the best hotels in Mallorca is the ideal option to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle. Discover the pleasures of a cutting-edge island with irresistible urban, rural, or seaside accommodations to disconnect, relax, and enjoy. [...]
Guide to recommended restaurants in Palma for 2025
Palma is a true gastronomic paradise where tradition and innovation come together in every dish. From avant-garde proposals awarded with Michelin stars to spaces that pay homage to timeless cuisine using top-quality local products, the [...]
The best restaurants in the towns of Mallorca
In Mallorca, gastronomy is experienced with intensity, where local flavours blend with international influences in unparalleled settings. We suggest 12 restaurants beyond Palma, where the environment and cuisine come together to offer unique experiences. From [...]
Norwegian billionaire Ivar Erik Tollefsen buys sa Fortalesa for more than 60 million
Norwegian billionaire Ivar Erik Tollefsen has bought sa Fortalesa, the estate declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in Pollença which hosted the wedding of Rafa Nadal and Mery Perelló. The property belonged until now to [...]
The Christmas markets in Palma get underway with 194 stalls
The Christmas markets in Palma open their doors on Friday the 18th of November. A total of 194 stalls will remain open until the 6th of January 2023 from 10:00 to 21:00. This 2022 there [...]
The Fira de s’Oliva of Caimari 2022 celebrates 25 years promoting its olive oil
The Fira de s'Oliva of Caimari 2022 takes place this weekend. On the 19th and 20th of November, the celebration reaches its 25th anniversary boasting olive groves and tradition in the production of olive oil. [...]
A dry October puts Mallorca in a state of pre-alert due to drought
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands stood at 48% in October, two points higher than the previous month and one point more than in October last year. By islands, the percentage of reserves increased in [...]
The Govern asks the central government to create the marine reserve of s’Illeta, in Sóller
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mae de la Concha, has reiterated to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, the request for the marine reserve of s'Illeta, in Sóller. This took [...]
NASA successfully launches Artemis I mission, the precursor to a woman stepping foot on the moon
NASA has successfully launched the first integrated test of NASA's deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch Service (SLS) rocket and ground systems at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch [...]
Balearic Islands at COP27: “Adaptation to climate change must be the main policy for the next decade”
The Director General of Energy and Climate Change, Pep Malagrava, and the Government's Climate Change and Atmosphere service technician, Jinámar Tomás, defended this Wednesday at the World Climate Summit (COP27) being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, [...]
Palma was the third city in Spain with the highest income per tourist place in summer
Palma occupied third place in the ranking of Spanish cities with the highest level of income per tourist place in summer (124.7 euros), only behind San Sebastian (170.4) and Barcelona (145.2). This is the result [...]
Public transport in Mallorca will be free for the whole of 2023
Public transport in Mallorca will be free throughout 2023. A measure that comes thanks to an agreement with the Government of Spain that reserves 43 million euros for its financing. In this way, the price [...]
Inflation moderates in October but food prices rise to record highs
The annual rate of change in the CPI in October stood at 7.3%, more than one and a half points lower than in September, which represents a moderation in the rise in inflation. For its [...]
Tourism promotion of the island confronts the Consell and the FEHM
The Hotel Business Federation of Mallorca (FEHM) and the Association of Hotel Chains (ACH) condemned "the ambiguity that our institutional representatives have been playing with in relation to tourism, which is causing incalculable damage in [...]
Works on the Paseo Marítimo will start on Friday 18 November
The Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) has informed the stakeholders affected by the remodelling of the new Palma seafront promenade that work will begin next Friday 18th November. In the communication, it has detailed its [...]
Museum directors from all over the world meet in Palma this weekend
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma is hosting the international congress CIMAM - International Committee of Museums and Collections of Modern Art - from 11 to 13 November. This is the only worldwide association [...]
Access to the Formentor lighthouse will be closed until 23 January due to building work
The Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) will resume work on the structural conditioning of the earth retaining wall on the access road to the Formentor lighthouse on 14 November. As of that day, and in [...]
Palma’s Christmas lights switch-on will feature seven shows
The Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in Palma 2022 will take place on the 19th of November at 20:00 in the Plaza de la Reina square. This has been announced by the City Council, which has [...]
Palma’s future tram: 10.5 kilometres, 16 stops and 10-minute frequency
The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, and the Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez, have signed the general protocol of action to develop the Palma tram project. [...]
CAEB calls for a wage increase not linked to inflation
The president of the Confederation of Business Associations of the Balearic Islands (CAEB), Carmen Planas, has advocated a wage increase not linked to inflation. This was stated during the conference 'Benefits of flexible remuneration for [...]
Netflix premieres season five of The Crown with scenes filmed in Mallorca
This Wednesday, 9 November, the streaming platform Netflix has released the fifth season of the series "The Crown". The ten chapters that make up the season can now be seen from 9:00, peninsular time. In [...]
Dijous Bo 2022: Inca’s great celebration programme
Inca's Dijous Bo 2022 is warming up ahead of its celebration on 17 November. A programme full of activities for locals and visitors that continues the three autumn fairs. The mayor of the municipality, Virgilio [...]
Rafa Nadal and Maria Perelló have their own luxury perfume
Rafa Nadal and Maria Perelló have just unveiled their own perfumes. Through a collaboration with French luxury fragrance company Henry Jacques, the couple have inspired "Les Brumes". According to the brand, the tennis player's relationship [...]
Afedeco’s Scratch and Win games get underway to boost small businesses in Palma
The trade association Afedeco is promoting the Scratch and Win campaign in Palma from the 7th to the 20th of November. An action to boost and support retail trade. In order to win a Scratch [...]
The Balearic Islands attend WTM with the aim of positioning itself as a sustainable and circular destination
The Balearic Islands will take part in the World Travel Market tourism fair in London from 7 to 9 November. The aim will be to position itself in the British market as a sustainable and [...]
The Fira de Pollença 2022 showcases the primary sector and craftsmanship
The Fira de Pollença 2022 reaches its XXXIX edition, highlighting the primary sector and local crafts. The "Mè de Pollença" will be the protagonist of the fair, which will be held from the 11th to [...]
The Mallorca Film Commission receives the Essentially Award for best luxury ambassador for Mallorca
The Mallorca Film Commission, an entity dependent on the Consell de Mallorca, has received the Essentially award for Best Luxury Ambassador of the island at a gala held this Thursday at the Palacio Can Marqués. [...]
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