Mallorca
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Mallorca is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. Since the 1950s Mallorca has been a popular area with tourists from all over the world and it remains a very popular short-haul destination for British holidaymakers. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source in Mallorca, covering Petra, Soller, Campos, Arta, Valldemossa and Sant Joan.
Enric Mas makes Mallorca proud with Vuelta a España victory after 12 years of heartbreak
After years of near misses, heartbreak and three runner-up finishes, Enric Mas has finally reached the top of Spanish cycling. The Mallorcan rider has won the...
Mallorca fraud mastermind who swindled 235 buyers found hiding under mother’s kitchen sink
After nine months on the run and with the whole of Spain to disappear into, Carlos García Roldán, the man behind Mallorca's biggest property fraud,...
Woman drowns in street as torrential rain causes flooding and major disruption across Spain
When heavy rain starts falling, most of us think about getting home before the roads become difficult, finding shelter and waiting for the worst of...
Mallorca’s million-euro moment as lucky lottery ticket lands in Illetas
We've all imagined it. The numbers are drawn one by one, your heartbeat quickens, and suddenly you realise your ticket matches. For one incredibly lucky...
Mallorca set for a September holiday surge as late-summer travel takes off
For years, September has been Mallorca's quieter answer to the hectic summer season. Now, that is changing rapidly, with travellers increasingly choosing the island after...
One of Mallorca’s biggest village festivals is back with concerts, traditions and a very unusual race
If you're looking for an authentic Mallorcan fiesta away from the island's busiest resorts, Bunyola is once again getting ready to welcome visitors for its...
Calvià is one step away from being crowned one of Europe’s top tourism destinations
Calvià has secured a place among Europe's top tourism destinations after being shortlisted for the final stage of the European Capitals of Tourism 2027 competition,...
Mallorca’s swimming pool boom sparks environmental alarm
Mallorca is facing growing concern over the sheer number of swimming pools being added to the island, with environmental campaigners warning that the construction boom...
40 tonnes of seafood heading to Palma as Spain’s biggest Galician food festival returns
Seafood lovers are in for a treat as one of Spain's biggest travelling food festivals returns to Palma this month, bringing tens of tonnes of...
Palma Airport security wait times revealed as 98% pass in 10 minutes
You’ve arrived at the airport with plenty of time to spare. You’ve even grabbed a coffee on the way in, feeling smug that you’re going...
€125 for two sunbeds in Mallorca sparks fury as locals claim it is ‘not for Spaniards’
The sand at Cala Major may be free to everyone, but the luxury of laying on a sunbed isn't, especially with the extortionate prices some...
Eva Longoria film puts Mallorca in global spotlight as The Last Sunrise tops Prime Video charts
Mallorca is enjoying an unexpected Hollywood moment, with Eva Longoria’s latest film putting the island’s beaches, villages and landscapes in front of a huge international...
Felanitx ends Sant Agustí celebrations with laughter, heartfelt thanks and eyes on 2027
Felanitx has officially wrapped up its 2026 Sant Agustí festivities, ending the annual celebration with a night of comedy, community spirit and heartfelt appreciation for...
20,000 people pack out Mallorca hotspot for hit elrow festival
Around 20,000 people descended on Palma this weekend as elrow transformed Son Fusteret into a spectacular electronic music festival for one of Mallorca’s biggest parties...