Palma City Council has decided to allow bars with terraces close to the seafront in Palma & an area of Playa de Palma to open later than usual for the summer. It will now be possible to enjoy al fresco drinking until 1.00am, an hour later than normal during the week, until 15th October. Deputy […]
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Serving hours extended for terrace bars in Palma
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A 1.5m Euro facelift for Playa de Palma Majorca
It’s not just Magaluf beach resort that is receiving a facelift here in Mallorca. A proposed one and a half million euros will be spent tidying up the Playa de Palma beach front. Local businesses will foot the bill that aims to re-invigorate the beach front and create a brighter more colourful environment. So far […]
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Terracotta Army Invades Palma
The famous Chinese Terracota Army comes to Palma de Mallorca for a six month long exhibition. One hundred and fifty Chinese figures will be on display, dressed in authentic costume representing the style from the Qin dynasty. Documentary films and display boards will be in Spanish, English & German so many visitors will be able […]
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Taste Palma!
‘Taste Palma!’ is a food festival that celebrates the local produce and cuisine of Mallorca. Over 30 restaurants in Palma are participating. Lunch and dinner menus are available and are priced at €15 and €25. Visitors lucky enough to be in Palma in the middle of this month are in for a gastronomic treat as […]
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Monarch expanding across Midlands
Monarch Airlines has announced a plan to expand its presence across the Midlands, with a new base set to be launched at East Midlands Airport. The carrier will provide flights to Malaga, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Faro in Portugal’s Algarve region from the gateway starting in late summer 2012. Furthermore, Monarch will offer more […]
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easyJet launches two new routes
easyJet has launched two new routes to the Spanish cities of Palma and Malaga from London Southend Airport. The daily flight to Malaga will depart from easyJet’s Essex base with fares starting from £24.99. Flights to Palma from London Southend Airport will be available four times a week from £26.99. Hugh Aitken, easyJet UK commercial […]
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Malaga and Alicante top picks for Britons’ summer breaks
ALICANTE was in the third spot for flight searches from the UK for summer 2012 on the search engine Skyscanner. Top spot was taken by Malaga, up one spot from last year and toppling 2011 winner New York which plummeted into ninth spot. Faro (Portugal) was in second place. Spanish cities were in six of […]
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Modernism in Palma
In Palma in Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands, you’ll find numerous examples of modernist architecture. Discover them through some of its most outstanding buildings, including works by architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domenech and Joan Rubió i Bellver. A stroll around the historic quarter of Palma will soon reveal the influence of Modernism […]
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Mallorca ‘perfect’ for family holidays
Mallorca has been described as the ‘perfect’ destination for a family holiday. According to travel journalist and author Anna Nicholas, who regularly contributes to the Telegraph and has written several books, one of the island’s most appealing features is its wealth of attractions. For holidaymakers looking for relaxation there are numerous beaches to choose from, […]
