Cleaning Mallorca from top to bottom, Expat owned Xtreme Clean brightens up the island
WHILE Mallorca is a beautiful island full of sun and sand, those same luxuries, along with everyday life, can dirty and damage your fabrics and
Hollywood hunk Idris Elba holidays in Ibiza before summer gig on the island
HE is best known as the suave TV detective Luther and for his award-winning portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom. Now Idris
NO WAY JAWS-E: Huge Great White shark spotted off coast of Spain for first time in over 30 years
The 16.5ft beast was photographed by scientists
British fashion designer creates a unique suite for Deia’s Belmont La Residencia hotel
A SPLASH of floral blue and soft pinks have created one of the island’s hippest suites. Designed by British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, Suite 67,
Spanish flights could be cancelled as airport workers threaten to strike
Holidays to Barcelona, Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza could be delayed or cancelled this week as Spanish air traffic control workers plan to strike. The disgruntled
Spanish king’s brother-in-law jailed for embezzlement
Inaki Urdangarin, the Spanish king’s brother-in-law has been jailed after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal. He was sentenced to five years and 10 months
Warning: Over 20 teen gang of thugs robbing drunk tourists in Magaluf
BRITS heading to Magaluf have been warned that a gang of 20 teenagers are robbing and attacking drunken holiday makers. The Spanish Civil Guard has
Spas and jacuzzis are growing in popularity around Mallorca thanks to HotSprings Spas
WHEN it comes to spas and Hot Tubs there is not much David can’t tell you. Mallorca’s top agent for world-leading American company HotSpring Spas,
New house on the market is a history lesson in itself on Pollensa’s pine walk
THEY say opportunities are like sunrises – wait too long and you miss them. But what about an opportunity with the sunrises included? Kensington International
HIT THE NORTH: A look inside the exclusive town of Pollensa
SITTING high on a promontory lording over the bay of Pollensa sits one of Spain’s most exclusive properties. Owned by British financier, Lord James Lupton,
Lost plane and pilot found by Navy off Mallorca’s northern coast
AFTER three days of frantic searching, a lost fire-fighting plane has been found with the pilot at the bottom of the sea. A Navy ship
Italian dynamo – one of the most-established chefs in Pollensa
Roberto Maggioni arrived in Pollensa after a year in France on a Vespa and running one of California’s top restaurants, discovers Jon Clarke
Pollensa offers one of the best ranges of restaurants on the island
FEW corners of Mallorca offer such a good range of quality places to eat. As well as a couple of Michelin-star joints, there are plenty
Rialto Living’s newest artist on show is Luis Maraver and his India inspired works
INSPIRED by his trips to India, Luis Maraver is the newest artist exhibition at Palma’s Rialto Living store. The 61-year-old Spanish painter has been travelling
Spanish magician Jorge Blass announced to return to Palma
MAGICIAN Jorge Blass has been announced to return to the Palma Auditorium from August 31 through September 2 with a whole new act. With a
Son Servera hosts an artsy weekend with Vi Nit de L’Art
SON Servera has a very artsy weekend of theatre, concerts, art exhibits, and diverse culture on June 9 and 10. Vi Nit de L’Art 2018
The UK’s top three most viewed homes abroad are all in the Balearic Islands
THE three most viewed homes abroad from curious Brits are all in the Balearic Islands. Love Island’s Casa Amor ranks in at number two. According
Formentor will ban cars for two months around the lighthouse
ONE of the island’s infamous accident blackspots is to be remedied this summer. In a sensible scheme, drivers will be banned from entering the Formentor
Young Irish tourist dies after falling 65 feet from apartment balcony in Magaluf
The 20-year-old had arrived on holiday in Mallorca just hours before the incident
Activists propose daily tax for Balearic cruise ship passengers
MALLORQUIN activists have stepped up their opposition to ‘out of control’ tourism by demanding that the authorities introduce a daily tax on cruise ship passengers.
Branson embraces Balearic life while Necker Island is rebuilt
WITH his usual residence on the British Virgin Islands uninhabitable, Richard Branson has revealed how his estate in Son Bunyola has become a more regular
Chinese film industry eyes up purchase of Spanish locations
LEADING figures from the Chinese movie industry – dubbed ‘Chinawood’ – are looking to snap up filming locations across Mallorca. ‘Chinawood’ is booming domestically but
Podemos leader faces confidence vote after ‘luxury’ home purchase
THE members of Spain’s anti-austerity party Podemos are to vote on whether it’s leader should step down after buying a €600,000 ‘luxury’ home. The party’s
Stunning Kensington pine walk property goes on the market in Pollensa
THEY say opportunities are like sunrises – wait too long and you miss them. But what about an opportunity with the sunrises included? Estate agents
Magaluf hit-and-run Brit is younger sister of expat drug lord
THE British woman accused of running over her love rival in Magaluf is the younger sister of a ‘machete wielding’ drug kingpin. Kemi Coaker, 29,
Balearic president to meet with airlines to safeguard resident discounts
THE President of the Balearics has vowed to prevent airlines increasing their prices after new resident discounts look likely to come into force from July.