News in Mallorca: Daily News Bulletins in Majorca
Will Majorca beaches go smoke freeBeaches in Gran Canaria ban smoking, is Mallorca next?
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 18th May, 2012Gran Canaria is imposing "smoke free zones" on 75% of it's beaches in the popular Mogan area this summer and there is mounting pressure from anti-smoking groups for this to spread to more public areas across Spain. Will Majorca beaches follow? ...more
Boney M's Daddy Cool Musical comes to MallorcaThe hit show will be in Palma all summer 2012
by Nicola Henderson | Site Editor | published: 17th May, 2012Majorca is really pulling out all the stops to put on the best entertainment this summer. In addition to the fantastic concerts at Mallorca Rocks & Mallorca Live, the internationally renowned hit musical Daddy Cool wil be showing at the Trui Theatre in Palma de Mallorca from 29th June until the 23rd September. ...more
Surf machine opens in Majorca this summerEurope's first barrel surf machine breaks on Calvia this June
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 16th May, 2012The Calvia Beach Resort, Mallorca will be the first place in Europe to have a Flow Barrel wave machine as of this summer. With a Double Flow Rider also in the park it is going to make the previously surf-less Magaluf beach in Majorca one of easiest places to catch waves in the Med. ...more
Nikki Beach Mallorca opens this JuneThe first Nikki Beach at Calvia Beach Resort
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 15th May, 2012A brand new Nikki Beach in Mallorca will kick off this summer with an Grand Opening party on the 28th June. The international beach club brand who have been bringing hip, sexy beach parties to the likes of Miami, St Tropez, St Barths and Kho Samui for years will arrive this summer in Mallorca at the Calvia Beach Resort. ...more
The Soller festival 2012A day out at a Mallorca festival....with guns
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 15th May, 2012In 1561 a band of invading "Moors" landed on the shores of Mallorca at Port de Soller. The brave townsfolk repelled their would-be-conquerors and ever since the town has celebrated their victory. Today you can travel up to Soller from Palma on the bus or train, there's no need for a water based invasion, but beware that if you arrive in the Port at the end of the second week of May like the Moors of old, you may well experience genuine terror at the hands of the Soller locals. ...more
Mallorca hopes to gain from strong poundBrits to benefit from better value holidays
by Nicola Henderson | Site Editor | published: 14th May, 2012With Europe undergoing an economic crisis of confidence, the British pound has surged in value over the past few months against the Euro. Sitting at just under €1.25, the pound is at it's strongest since 2008. The Mallorcan government hopes that the Brits will take advantage of this rate and will increase both hotel and holiday bookings, and also help kickstart the real estate sector. ...more
New initiative to promote Mallorca's restaurants & cuisine'Taste Palma!' food festival to run from 14-20 May 2012
by Nicola Henderson | Site Editor | published: 10th May, 2012A new gastronomy festival is to take place in Palma de Mallorca next week as part of a forum to promote tourism and local cuisine. The 'Taste Palma!' experience will run from 14-20 May, and selected restauarnts will be offering gourmet lunch and dinner menus at the special prices of €15 and €25. ...more
Tulisa confirmed for Mallorca Live line up 2012
by Amy Neville-Eliot | Content Editor | published: 9th May, 2012Tulisa is the latest act to be confirmed for this year’s Mallorca Live line up. ...more
Third Brit falls to their death in MajorcaBriton Charlotte Faris dies in a Magaluf fall
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 6th May, 2012Charlotte Faris has become the third Brit in less than a month to die in the Majorca beach resort of Magaluf. ...more
Mallorca Rocks announces acts for WARWe Are Rockstars line up confirmed for Majorca summer
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 4th May, 2012Mallorca Rocks have just announced the DJs for their We Are Rockstars (WAR) nights and the line up looks awesome. The electronic fuelled, DJ led nights will take place every Thursday in Majorca (and Fridays in Ibiza) on the outdoor "Rocks" stage at the Mallorca Rocks hotel. ...more
Estrella Damm chooses Mallorca for its latest advertBanyalbufar to star in the Spanish beer TV advert
by Nicola Henderson | Site Editor | published: 3rd May, 2012An unlikely sleepy village on the west coast of Mallorca has been the centre of attention this week for a new TV commercial. The Spanish lager manufacturer, Estrella Damn has chosen Banyalbufar on the west coast of Majorca as the setting for it's latest advert. ...more
Steve Angello confirms Mallorca Rocks spotPart of the Swedish House Mafia to play 20th June
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 2nd May, 2012Steve Angello, one third of The Swedish House Mafia, will play Mallorca Rocks this summer. ...more
Thousands protest to save unspoilt beach in MallorcaPlans to build a hotel on sa Rapita prove unpopular
by Nicola Henderson | Site Editor | published: 30th Apr, 2012Thousands of people descended on Sa Rapita yesterday to protest against plans to build a new luxury hotel and nine hole golf course. The proposed development would lie just 150 metres behind this natural and unspoilt beach on the south coast of Mallorca. ...more
Renoir cinema in Palma de Mallorca to closeEnd of an era for art house cinema showing films in English
by Amy Neville-Eliot | Content Editor | published: 27th Apr, 2012The Renoir cinema is to close its doors after entertaining cinema goers for some 15 years. ...more
Buying property in Majorca to incur new taxProperty Transfer Tax to be raised in Ibiza and Mallorca
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 25th Apr, 2012Spain is one of the most popular destinations for Brits looking to buy a property abroad but Majorca and Ibiza are going to see a new tax system from the 1st of May. ...more
Jumeirah luxury hotel in Mallorca opens todayThe newest addition to the Jumeirah hotels and Mallorca's new luxury destination
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 24th Apr, 2012After years of development, the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa has finally opened. The resort hotel opens today, giving Majorca one of the most luxurious hotel destinations in Europe. The hotel promises guests "an unforgettable stay- with world class service and a new standard of luxury in Mallorca." ...more
A second tragedy in Majorca beach resortSecond Brit in 3 days dies in Magaluf fall
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 23rd Apr, 2012A second Brit has died after a fall in the Majorca beach resort of Magaluf. ...more
Jessie J plays Mallorca Live this summerJessie J joins the line up for a great summer of live music in Mallorca
by James Fisher | Video Editor | published: 23rd Apr, 2012More great acts have been confirmed for the 2012 Mallorca Rocks line up. Plan B will be playing on July 3rd and Chase and Status will close out the month with a gig on 31st July. ...more
Flights from Majorca may get more expensiveRyanair may charge additional fees for flights already booked
Flights from Mallorca may become more expensive and some passengers may be charged additional fees by their airline if the Spanish Parliment passes the proposed budget. ...more
New 2012 prices for Soller train and tramPrice rises prove unpopular with locals
by Shirley Roberts | Mallorca & Soller Correspondent | published: 20th Apr, 2012Soller has received a lot of publicity of late, as it celebrates 100 years of the train. Important people came to town for the unveiling of the Miro mural on the platform. Speeches have been made praising the enterprising locals who rose to the challenge and are running a thriving business. ...more
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