This summer Mallorca has 39 Blue Flag beaches – eight more than in 2013. This year’s Blue Flag beaches were named in June by the awarding body, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), in recognition of standards including quality of water, security, environmental conditions and beach installations. The new additions for 2014 are: Oratori, Cala […]
-
The 39 Beaches
-
Haven’t got the energy? Only 13% of housing in Spain meets new standards for energy certification
According to the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism only an estimated 650,000 of all Spanish properties are in compliance with the rules of energy performance certification (CEE). The online platform specialising in energy certification, Certicalia, has reported that this figure only represents 13% of the properties that should have been certified, with the lack […]
-
Joan Miró :The Thrill of Seeing
A road winds up into the hills above Palma. In the days when Joan Miró lived here, it was covered with nothing but the orange trees and the hot pink wildflowers that cover the Mallorcan countryside. Today, high-rise holiday flats and luxury villas interrupt the view out to the Mediterranean, but nestled amongst the modern […]
-
First evidence that golden visa is attracting non EU buyers to Spain
US, Chinese and Russian buyers were among the most active foreign buyers in Spain in the first quarter of 2014, according to new data from the General Council of Notaries in Spain. The number of Spanish properties bought by these nationalities increased by 88.9%, 83.1% and 62.6% respectively in the first quarter compared to the […]
-
Summer season sees upswing of flights
The first “big summer weekend” has seen 1,990 flights in and out of Son Sant Joan. Palma airport has registered an upswing of flights during the beginning of the summer season according to data released by Aena (Spanish Airport Authorities). The 1,990 flights mean a total of 340,000 seats and the biggest day was the […]
-
Ibiza and Mallorca: Tourism grows increasingly disparate
Latest research from Balearic Tourism highlights the growing difference in tourist profile between Mallorca and Ibiza. Whilst the typical Mallorca holidaymaker is older and chooses four-star accommodation, across in Ibiza they are getting younger and more likely to rent their lodgings. Daniel Chavarria Waschke, Managing Director of Balearics Sotheby’s International Realty, says, “The report published […]
-
The start of the Palma Superyacht Cup
Running since 1996, the Palma Superyacht Cup is the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe and attracts many of the most prestigious sailing yachts from all over the world. From today until the 21st June, Mallorca’s Superyacht Cup will be underway, once again presenting five spectacular J class yachts, Hanuman, Lionheart, Ranger, Rainbow and Velsheda. […]
-
Monarch introduces Airport Customer Experience hosts
UK-based leisure carrier Monarch has introduced roaming Airport Customer Experience (ACE) hosts in nine airports to assist passengers in the departure hall. The ACE hosts are based at London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, London Luton, Palma de Mallorca, Faro, Tenerife, Alicante and Lanzarote airports. They have been introduced to help passengers who require assistance with the […]
-
WTA to launch new grass court event in Mallorca
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced the creation of a new tournament in Mallorca from 2016. The new event, which will feature 32 players, will take place on grass courts in mid-June as a warm-up for the Wimbledon Championships. The inaugural event is scheduled for 13th to 19th June 2016, the same week as […]
