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.
British tourists arrested after taxi driver left bloodied in Magaluf
A refusal to take two British tourists home ended with a Mallorca taxi driver bloodied and missing several teeth. The two brothers were reportedly turned...
Mallorca village transforms into an open-air art and wine festival for its 10th anniversary
A Mallorca village will be transformed into a celebration of contemporary art, wine, music and local creativity this October as TastArt returns to Porreres for...
Mallorca town brings back magical lantern festival for families this October
Families in Mallorca can enjoy a magical evening of lanterns, storytelling and traditional festivities when the Festa de les Llanternes returns to Inca this October. The...
Catalonia faces warnings for Mediterranean mini-hurricane as 200-litre rain warning hits the coast
Catalonia is preparing for a possible Mediterranean mini-hurricane from this evening, with forecasters warning of more than 200 litres of rain per square metre in...
Hundreds fill Mallorca town as giant figures take over historic streets in colourful festival
Alcúdia’s streets were transformed into a colourful parade of towering figures at the weekend as the town celebrated its annual Festival of Giants, bringing together...
Mallorca runners light up Palma in spectacular night-time race
Palma came alive after sunset on Saturday September 26 as runners took part in the 12th Cursa Sa Murada Iberia Express - Ser Runner, bringing...
Palma horse-carriage replacement prototype unveiled for 2027 electric switch
Palma’s traditional horse-drawn carriages could be heading for a major change, with a new electric model unveiled in the city as an alternative to horses. The...
Palma tenant reports €400 unpaid room rent from subletter, then loses her own home
A woman renting an apartment in Palma went to the police to report that the woman who was sub-renting her spare room owed her €400,...
Six UK airports lose half their flights to Mallorca this winter
Families planning to fly home to the UK from Mallorca this Christmas might struggle to find a seat, with some routes down by more than...
Tourist kidnapped in Mallorca after being mistaken for someone else
A tourist visiting a friend in Mallorca was kidnapped, beaten and thrown from a moving van after attackers allegedly mistook him for the man they...
Magaluf plot twist as party resort welcomes major literary festival
Magaluf is preparing to swap its traditional party reputation for pages, podcasts and live performances as the Festival de Literatura Expandida de Magaluf (FLEM) returns...
Mallorca’s surf scene makes waves in Peguera with film, music and ocean action
Peguera is set to become Mallorca’s surfing and ocean-culture capital as WIPEOUT Mallorca Surf Film Fest returns for its fifth edition, bringing four days of...
Lights, camera, Mallorca! Island’s film festival reveals talented 2026 line-up
Mallorca is preparing for a major celebration of international cinema as Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) returns for its 15th edition, bringing acclaimed filmmakers,...
Tattoo artists, live music, urban art and more than €30,000 in prizes in Palma
Palma is preparing for a weekend of ink, music and urban culture as hundreds of tattoo artists and enthusiasts descend on the city for Mallorca’s...