Mallorca
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Mallorca is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. Since the 1950s Mallorca has been a popular area with tourists from all over the world and it remains a very popular short-haul destination for British holidaymakers. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source in Mallorca, covering Petra, Soller, Campos, Arta, Valldemossa and Sant Joan.
King Felipe VI joins Mallorca regatta before royal family dinner at Palma restaurant
King Felipe VI rounded off a busy weekend in Mallorca with a strong showing at the 44th Copa del Rey de Vela before joining Queen...
Sóller’s new art night will transform the town square into an open-air gallery
The heart of Sóller is preparing for a new celebration of creativity as ART SÓLLER’26 arrives this summer, turning one of the town’s most iconic...
Mallorca’s beloved Sant Bartomeu festival returns to Consell with 10 days of music, tradition and community spirit
The heart of rural Mallorca is preparing to come alive as Consell hosts the much-anticipated Festes de Sant Bartomeu 2026, with ten days of celebrations...
New Balearic Islands law stops energy drink sales to under 18s
The Balearic Islands have approved new public health measures aimed at protecting young people by restricting the sale of energy drinks to under-18s and tightening...
Palma mayor fights to keep TUI water bus project afloat
Palma’s mayor has stepped in to defend plans for a new water bus service after uncertainty emerged over whether tourism giant TUI will continue with...
Michael Douglas named Mallorca ambassador as daughter Carys charms fans by speaking Spanish
Michael Douglas has long been one of Mallorca's most devoted celebrity residents, but it was his daughter Carys who unexpectedly captured hearts this week after...
Pollença’s spectacular glow party lights up the Festes de la Patrona with neon, music and acrobatics
Pollença was transformed into a dazzling sea of colour as thousands of people gathered for the Autèntika Glow Party, one of the standout events of...
Spanish royal family hosts glamorous Mallorca summer reception
The Spanish Royal Family officially started their Mallorca summer stay with one of the island's most anticipated annual traditions, welcoming hundreds of guests to the...
Steven Spielberg’s jaw-dropping €214 million superyacht turns heads in Mallorca
There were plenty of dropped 'jaws' in Palma this week as Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg's spectacular superyacht Seven Seas arrived at the city's newly renovated...
Balearic tourist arrivals rise 2.5% in first half of 2026
The Balearic Islands have strengthened their position as Spain's leading holiday destination after welcoming almost 6.6 million international visitors during the first six months of...
Flying to Mallorca or Ibiza? Your holiday could be over before it begins
For thousands of British holidaymakers, the countdown to a summer escape means checking passports, packing suitcases and dreaming of sunshine. This year, there may be...
Red carpet glamour returns as StarPress Media Night comes back for another star-studded evening
Mallorca's summer calendar is packed with glamorous events, but few attract quite the same mix of celebrities, entrepreneurs, creatives and international guests as StarPress Media...
Mallorca’s biggest summer tardeo returns with a carnival party by the sea
If you thought carnival season only belonged in winter, Mallorca is about to prove otherwise. One of the island's most popular daytime party brands is...
Step into medieval Mallorca: The dramatised Alcúdia tour that brings history to life
If you're looking to swap another beach day for something completely different, one of Mallorca's most atmospheric evenings is returning to Alcúdia. Instead of simply...