10 July 2025
Three top Palma beaches closed to bathers
Mixed sea-water and sewage dischargePalma City Council closed three top beaches this morning after the freak storm overnight which caused some damage. The beaches at Cala Major, Can Pere Antoni and Platja de Palma were closed to bathing this morning, according to council sources. According to the ci
10 July 2025
A dozen snakes captured in the Balearics; More and more being spotted in Mallorca
The Facebook profile Ibiza Snake Trappers Community has reported on the latest captures by Stop Ibiza Serpientes Jos Kleissraps. In a post on Wednesday afternoon, the social media account shared a total of 14 images of snakes that had been captured on a property located in Santa Agnès de Corona.Acco
10 July 2025
The end of solo driving in Spain....minimum of two people per car
"Only one car per household..."The Spanish Traffic Authorities are pondering the introduction of a minimum of two people per vehicle in an effort to ease gridlock across the country. Initially, the scheme would only be introduced in big cities. If successful it could be launched in other areas of Sp
10 July 2025
Freak storm alarm in Palma as lightning strikes palm tree
Causes small fireLightning struck a palm tree in the La Vileta neighbourhood of Palma this morning during the intense thunderstorm that struck the island in the early hours of the day. The event, which did not cause any injuries, caused great alarm among the neighbours due to the power of the roar a
10 July 2025
Mallorca freak storm washes away Palma taxis: Cab Chaos: Delays and Storm Impact on Appointments
As soon as the storm hit Palma this morning I knew that the taxi I had booked yesterday, Wednesday, for a hospital appointment was going to be late. My appointment was for 9.10am and I had booked the cab for 8.30am because of the morning traffic (not due to hire cars).However, due to the storm the t
10 July 2025
Spain expects cash from tourism to slump in peak summer
Spain's tourism industry expects growth in summer sales to slow sharply as uncertainty over U.S. tariff negotiations threatens to curb global consumer spending, industry group Exceltur said on Thursday, though it still forecast record visitor numbers. The group expects revenues of hotels, airlines,
10 July 2025
Drivers Beware: Eating Behind the Wheel Can Lead to Heavy Fines in Spain
Driving with inappropriate clothing that restricts mobility or freedom of movement can result in fines of between 80 euros and 200 euros, a fact that surprises many drivers from the UK.In Spain, distractions while driving continue to be one of the main causes of traffic accidents. Among them, eating
10 July 2025
Mallorca flight crisis: Ryanair could cut more flights to Spain over fare rise
Ryanair has warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and in 2026 if operator Aena does not lower its fees.Earlier this year, Ryanair warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and
10 July 2025
Michael Douglas admits he can’t get enough Mallorca delicacy: Oscar-winner ‘Addicted to sobrasada’
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has revealed during a recent interview with the newspaper El Faro de Vigo and the magazine Lecturas his particular weakness for Spanish cuisine, especially one of the most emblematic products of the Balearics.During his last visit to Menorca in June 2024, the star of
10 July 2025
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, 11 to Thursday, 17 July
This week the summer fiestas continue and Es Jardi series kick off in Magalluf.Over the next week in Mallorca, vibrant fiestas span towns like Binissalem, Cala Bona, Campanet, and Puerto Andratx. Expect local traditions including flotillas, correfocs (fire runs), live music, folk dancing, and firewo
10 July 2025
The small, picturesque village in Mallorca that has won Dua Lipa’s heart: fairytale coves and nature
Dua Lipa has chosen Mallorca to enjoy a few days of rest with a close group of friends she describes as ‘sisters’. Through her social media accounts, the British artist has shared various moments of her stay on the Balearic island, including swimming in the sea, nights out and walks through the char
10 July 2025
New Balearic vehicle limit: Menorca to introduce restrictions
The Balearics is pushing ahead with it controls on vehicles and Menorca will limit the number that can be on the island at any one time to 120,000, including those belonging to residents, for whom there will be no limit, and those belonging to visitors, which will vary each year depending on the num
10 July 2025
Storm triggers more disruptions at Palma airport
Flight delays are expected to persist through at least midday.Check your flight at Palma airport: https://www.aeropuerto-palmademallorca.com/llegadas-aeropuerto-palma-mallorca.htm#google_vignettePalma Airport was thrown into disarray early Thursday as a powerful storm swept across the island, trigge
10 July 2025
Lightning strikes a palm tree in Palma during the severe storm
A lightning bolt struck a palm tree this morning in the La Vileta neighbourhood of Palma during an intense thunderstorm that caught the island off guard in the early hours. The incident caused no injuries but raised significant concern among local residents due to the loud crack and the small fire i
10 July 2025
Tourists running the risk of fines in Sa Calobra
The old path to the Torrent de Pareis has been closed off.A narrow path that once connected Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis was closed off with a metal railing some time ago. Erosion has turned the path into a dead end; it no longer goes as far as the beach. It is dangerous, and Escorca Town Ha
10 July 2025
Mallorca hit by unexpected heavy summer storm
The weather is expected to gradually improve from mid-morning onwards.Mallorca awoke this Thursday morning to the sound of rolling thunder and skies cloaked in thick grey clouds. The early morning hours were dominated by a strong summer storm that brought heavy rain and significant lightning activit
10 July 2025
Estate agency and holiday lets agency offices vandalised in Palma
The rentals agency says this is not the first vandalism it has suffered.The windows of the Engel & Völkers agency opposite the Palma headquarters of the Spanish Government Delegation in the Balearics were cracked in an act of vandalism against an agency well known in Mallorca for its marketing of lu
09 July 2025
Mallorca weather for Thursday: Storm hits the island
The forecast on Wednesday had been for a low risk of some rain on Thursday.UPDATE: A storm, which hadn't been forecast, hit the north of the island on Thursday morning, Aemet having posted advice on social media of a storm and heavy rain yellow alert for the north/northeast and the Tramuntana around
09 July 2025
Spain soccer scandal: Former Real Madrid coach Ancelotti gets 1-year sentence in tax case
A Madrid court on Wednesday handed down a one-year sentence and a €386,000 ($375,000) fine to Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti for failing to pay tax on his image-rights revenues when he was Real Madrid manager in 2014, the court said in a statement.Ancelotti is likely to receive a suspended sentence as
09 July 2025
Spanish court says attempt on former politician's life linked to opposition to Iran leadership
Spain's High Court charged eight individuals on Wednesday with the attempted assassination of former right wing politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras over his ties to an Iranian opposition group and support for dissident groups. Vidal-Quadras, 80, a founder of Spain's far-right Vox party, was shot in the f
09 July 2025
Mallorca airfares at risk: Spain plans for significant increase for 2026
Spanish airport authority Aena is finalising its proposed fare review for 2026, with a 6.5% increase, the largest since Law 18/2014 came into force in 2015, freezing prices. This adjustment would translate into an increase of 68 cents per passenger and would raise the Adjusted Maximum Revenue per Pa
09 July 2025
Ryanair calls on European Commission president to quit over strikes which hit destinations like Mallorca hard
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has issued an open letter to Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, calling on her to quit if she fails to take action to protect the single market for flights over Europe during national French ATC strikes, the latest wave of which caused serious disruption a
09 July 2025
Spain political scandal: Prime Minister offers new measures to root out corruption
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unveiled a plan to root out corruption on Wednesday, seeking to maintain parliamentary support for his government after senior members of his governing Socialist Party were accused of embezzlement. A Supreme Court judge last month ordered the pre-trial detention
09 July 2025
British travellers reminded about what food they can take back to the UK after their holiday
The travel association ABTA which will be holding its annual convention in Calvia, has recenlty consulted the British Government about import restrictions affecting their customers when returning to the UK. A representative from the Department for the Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) gave an on