Magical Majorca: Take in Palma and the Island’s rugged northern coast on a sunshine break

Playa de Muro beach with wooden pier. (Image: GETTY) I was in Majorca with my family, staying at the Iberostar Alcudia Park on the seafront at Playa de Muro beach, a 40-minute drive from Palma Airport. And if you can tear yourself away from the fun fit for millionaires in the hotel, it’s an ideal […]

Magical Majorca: Take in Palma and the Island’s rugged northern coast on a sunshine break

Playa de Muro beach with wooden pier. (Image: GETTY) I was in Majorca with my family, staying at the Iberostar Alcudia Park on the seafront at Playa de Muro beach, a 40-minute drive from Palma Airport. And if you can tear yourself away from the fun fit for millionaires in the hotel, it’s an ideal […]

Majorca and Menorca hit by ‘mini-tsunami' with popular beach resorts flooded

A number of viral videos have captured the shocking moment popular beach resorts in Majorca and Menorca are hit by ‘mini-tsunamis’. In the videos, water surges from the beaches and flows through the town. Waves as high as five feet smashed the coast with bars and restaurants being affected. People watch on as umbrellas and […]

Majorca and Ibiza to BAN tourists from driving petrol and diesel cars on the island

Majorca and Ibiza are two popular holiday destinations in the Balearic islands for British tourists. Those wanting some guaranteed good weather and cheap prices often choose to head to them during their summer for an affordable family holiday. Yet the islands have announced plans to ban tourists from driving diesel and petrol cars on the […]

Cheap flights: Use this trick to pay less to locations such as Lanzarote, Majorca and Rome

Cheap flights to holiday destinations in Europe are easiest to find shortly before you travel, a travel firm has revealed. Waiting till the last minute to book short haul travel is your best bet to get a deal, they claim.  Travel firm Kayak analysed millions of flights and revealed the best time to book short […]

Cruise news: Companies to SCRAP Majorca from schedules for THIS frustrating reason

CRUISE stops in Majorca and Ibiza may soon be a thing of the past thanks to a battle between tourist organisations and the Balearic government.  The Balearic Islands, a group of islands including Formentera, Ibiza, Menorca and Majorca, has long been a haven for tourists. However, the government last summer announced they were doubling their […]

Last minute holiday DEALS: The best places to go in July including IBIZA and Majorca

GETTY Holiday deals: LastMinute.com have revealed the best places to go in July Last week’s hot weather is still fresh in the minds of most Britons who are now focussed on booking a sunshine holiday to top up their tan.  With schools splitting up for the summer in a matter of weeks, now is the […]

MAJORCA WARNING: Police crack down on airports selling alcohol to boozy Britons

Airports at Majorca and Ibiza are the main targets to prevent drunken fights erupting between British tourists. Union bosses have accused airlines and Spanish airport authority AENA of putting profit before safety.  Therefore the regulations to be put forward are based on the sale of beverages at airport bars in the Balearic Islands and planes […]

Majorca tourist NIGHTMARE: Boozy law-breaking Britons strip naked in the street

The Spanish island is well known for its nightlife, particularly on the party strip of Magaluf.   But a series of new rules have been introduced by the local authorities to clamp down on bad behaviour.  One such change is automated noise restrictions in bars and clubs in the most popular tourist areas.  But young […]

Is it safe to visit Majorca? Travel UPDATE for summer holidays in 2017

Boasting the likes of palm tree-lined Palma and the infamous party strip of Magaluf, Majorca is a familiar moniker in British holiday tradition.  With bustling nightlife, traditional Spanish culture and sprawling beaches all just over two hours’ flight from the UK, Majorca lights up with tourists in the summer months every year.  But with terror […]