Tag: Formentera
Spain’s Balearic Islands announces BIGGEST fall in GDP in region’s history
In the second quarter of 2020, that is, during the months of April, May and June, the Balearic GDP fell by a whopping 40.5%
Four outbreaks of coronavirus detected across Balearic Islands as Spain reopens to tourists
The Ministry of Health has confirmed four separate outbreaks on the popular holiday islands of Formentera, Ibiza and Mallorca
Doctor in Spain’s Balearic Islands SUSPENDED after publicly denying coronavirus pandemic
Doctor Angel Ruiz Valdepenas claimed that 'there was no coronavirus pandemic' and that therefore 'there was no point in wearing a mask'
Balearia launches direct ferry between Spain’s Mallorca and Formentera from July
The new route will allow passengers to move between the two Balearic islands in just three hours
REVEALED: What the ‘new normal’ will look like in Spain’s Balearic Islands
The Balearic Government has imposed a range of rules to ensure that the region is not hit by a second wave of infections
REVEALED: First of 10,900 Germans jet in to Spain’s Balearic Islands next week with temperature checks on arrival in...
The Balearic Islands will be the first destination in Spain to allow the entry of international tourists
Inter-island travel permitted across Balearic Islands from Monday as Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca enter Phase 3 of Spain’s de-escalation...
Phase 3 will allow for freedom of movement across the region by air and sea without residents having to justify their reason for travelling
CONFIRMED: 6,000 Germans to jet into Spain’s Balearic Islands this month in pilot test for summer tourism
4,000 German nationals will be permitted to enter Mallorca, 1,000 to Menorca and 1,000 to the Pitiusas, made up of Ibiza and Formentera
Self-employed in Spain’s Balearic Islands to receive between €2,000 and €3,000 in NON-REFUNDABLE aid if they continue their activity...
Using a pot of €11.4 million, the self-employed will be able to apply for a non-refundable payment on the condition that they continue their activity this year
Mallorca businesses gear up to reopen on Monday as island joins Formentera, Ibiza and Menorca in Phase 1 of...
"We will start to de-escalate, but it is important that we do it very well and do not let down our guard," said President Francina Armengol
REVEALED: 17 municipalities in Spain’s Mallorca have NO active cases of coronavirus while Palma leads the ranking for infections
Out of the island's 53 municipalities, 445 people are being treated for coronavirus in 36 municipalities, leaving 17 without any active cases
Spain’s Balearic Islands launch inter-island holiday packages for residents from JULY to coincide with ‘end’ of COVID-19 de-escalation plan
Travel agencies, hoteliers and airlines are preparing holiday packages in Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca for residents of the Balearic Islands
REVEALED: Spain’s Balearic Islands records second lowest number of COVID-19 infections in 24 hours as cases by municipality disclosed
Just 15 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 24-hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,788
COVID-19: Over 50% of hotels in Spain’s Balearic Islands will NOT open this year as owners accept 2020 will...
More than half of hotels in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera have made the decision to remain closed this year
CORONAVIRUS: Spain’s Balearic Islands see record number of infections in 24 hours as cases soar to 862
In the space of 24 hours, 107 more people tested positive for COVID-19
COVID-19: Spain’s Balearic Islands to take €1.8 BILLION tourism hit and face 400,000 job losses
Alongside the tragic human consequences, the impact on the economy is predicted to be catastrophic
Coronavirus death toll rises to four in Spain’s Mallorca as nurses denounce lack of basic medical supplies at ‘unequipped...
The man had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 14 and died at Palma’s Son Espases Hospital this morning.
High-speed ferry slashes Costa Blanca–Formentera journey to under two hours
SLEEK: Ferry services will be once daily until August A HIGH-SPEED ferry will now get you from the...
Protected Posidonia grasslands to receive million Euro funding
THE MINISTRY of Environment has agreed to give almost €2 million in funding to the Balearic Institute of Nature (Ibanat) to control and protect...
Entire island in Spain bought by British family for €255 sold for €18 MILLION
The island is a protected nature reserve
LIFE’S A BEACH: Balearic beach rated top ten in Europe’s Travelers’ Choice awards
A BALEARIC beach has been named as one of the top 10 in Europe. Formentera’s Playa de Ses Illetes ranked ninth in the TripAdvisor’s...
Balearic Islands propose limiting the number of cars to cope with tourism
Formentera town hall say the draft bill will limit the number of cars in circulation and cap the number of rental cars and motorbikes.
Bruce Springsteen takes Formentera in holiday stride
The 64-year-old star sports his beach bod
Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex flaunt themselves in Ibiza
The royal couple prove it's not just a celebrity hotspot
Spanish beach wins a place in the world’s top ten
The Playa de ses Illetes, in Formentera, has been named number 6 in the world
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UK police uncover 4 underground cannabis bunkers after tip-off from Spain’s Guardia Civil
A tip-off from Spanish police has led British officers to dig up over £500,000 of cannabis hidden in underground bunkers
