The introduction of two Medal Races is one of the main novelties at the 44th edition of the Mallorca regatta, the first European stop of the ISAF Sailing World Cup. The 44th edition of the Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia Mapfre for Olympic classes, the first European event of the ISAF Sailing World Cup, has been […]
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The Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mapfre will test the Rio 2016 racing format
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Spain set to be top holiday choice in 2013 for second year running
With Easter fast approaching and the summer holidays hot on its heels, families across Britain will be packing up their suitcases ready for some much-needed spring sunshine. Travel agent Direct Holidays predicts that Spain will be the top choice of holiday destinations for Brits during 2013, just as it was during 2012. Data for the […]
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Europe’s most alluring spots become a playground for the new rich of the east
The beaches, resorts and assorted tourist attractions of Europe are undergoing a quiet revolution; a transformation to match the foreign-holiday boom unleashed by cheap package tours in the 1960s. The Russians are no longer coming. They have arrived. And the Chinese are on their way in even bigger numbers. With its pretty piazzas and ancient […]
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New Mallorca Rocks Headliners Revealed
ELLIE GOULDING, DIZZEE RASCAL, THE VACCINES, RIZZLE KICKS, REDLIGHT & PALMA VIOLETS JOIN JAKE BUGG & EXAMPLE ON THE SUMMER’S HOTTEST BILL Hot weather, cool accommodation and 16 weeks of phenomenal live gigs under the Balearic stars with the most in-demand live acts and DJ’s on the planet… It can only be Mallorca Rocks! We can […]
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Boost to low season flights to Palma de Mallorca Airport
The Government has been in talks with airlines operating in Russia, Scandinavia, Britain and other central European countries as they try to secure an increase in the number of flights to Mallorca during the off-peak season. One of the main complaints from tourists and second-home owners in Mallorca has been about the lack of flights […]
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Palma de Mallorca’s airport expands its shopping area
Mallorca’s international airport, Son Sant Joan, is to undergo a bit of a facelift this year to allow for expansion and improvement of the shopping and dining areas. €12 million is to be spent on remodeling the retail space beyond the security gates. The work will start in February and will create 6000 square metres of […]
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The flowering of the almond trees in Mallorca
If you’re coming to Spain any time between the end of January and the middle of February, you’ll have the chance to witness an amazing natural phenomenon: the flowering of the almond trees in Mallorca. At this time of year the island’s Mediterranean landscape is awash with white blossom, making an enchanting picture which heralds […]
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Mallorca tourism in 2013 to be as good as 2012
The domestic tourism market in Spain has been subdued in recent years because of the ecomonic crisis and many coastal resorts in Spain have suffered as a result. Whilst Mallorca has not escaped this decrease in Spanish visitors, the growing numbers of international tourists has helped to balance this. The popularity of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza […]
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Spain posts record 57.9 million visitors in 2012
In spite of the crisis, Spain in 2012 had a record influx of 57.9 million tourists, +1.75% over the previous year, the ministry of tourism made known on Thursday. The figure is the third highest after 2007 (59.2 million tourists) and 2006 (58.4 million). Visitors last year brought revenue of 57.7 billion euros (+5.9% over […]
