The Obamas are in Spain… and here’s where they are visiting
Barack Obama first fell in love with the country after enjoying a backpacking tour
British teenager miraculously survives fall from FIFTH FLOOR in Spain while celebrating England World Cup win
A BRITISH teen has miraculously survived after plummeting 75ft from a Mallorca balcony. The 18-year-old fell from the fifth floor while celebrating England’s World Cup
Magaluf gets a shopping mall – adding another attraction to their year-round trade
A BRAND new shopping mall has finally opened in Magaluf. The Melia-owned Momentum Plaza adjoins the newly-opened Plaza Hotel. Both the hotel and mall are
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
Spain’s rich list grows 76% in last decade
The figures surpass not only the European average of 7.3% growth but also the worldwide average of 10.6%
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
Billions of EU money wasted on Spain’s high-speed rail
European Court Auditors ruled that €23.7 billion has ‘not been spent wisely’
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,
Spain among biggest buyers of illegally trafficked animals
The WWF have called on the Spanish government to prioritise the issue and launched the campaign ‘Stop Species Trafficking’
TOXIC: Air pollution kills more than 6,000 people in Spain every year
Deaths caused by pollution are eight times higher than those caused by car accidents
NOT KID-DING: Man ‘pulls headless goat’ from water at popular Spain beach resort
The clip shows a beach-goer emerging from the water dragging what looks like an animal carcass
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez promises to exhume the remains of General Franco
The controversial site has faced huge criticism for being the only remaining monument dedicated to a fascist leader in Europe
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,
Spanish island sells for €3.2 million after being on the market for 30 years
A US-CUBAN tycoon has bought a Spanish island which had been on the market for 30 years. Alex Meruelo purchased the Illa d’en Colom islet,
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
Spain vows to prioritise transition to renewable energy
SPAIN’S new government has vowed to prioritise its green policy during a meeting in Brussels. Teresa Ribera, the new environment minister, announced that ‘Spain is
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
Spain sacks its manager one day before the World Cup
SPAIN has sacked its manager just one day before the start of the World Cup. Spanish FA president and former Hamilton Academical defender Luis Rubiales
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