Sightseeing in Palma has just got easier, as the city now has a free bus route. This is the existing EMT bus route 2 – it goes through the historic centre and has been named “Centre Ciutat”. Initially, the intention had been to provide the service free of charge from 16th to 22nd September 2021, […]
September is wine festival time in Mallorca, where the end of the grape harvest is celebrated. For wine lovers, this is a perfect time of year to visit the island, although it is of course possible to sample some of the great Mallorcan wines all year round. We have put together some information on the […]
The school summer holidays are over. Good news for anyone without school-age children, as this is the perfect time for a late summer getaway. While it might no longer be as hot as during high season, the weather in Mallorca still tends to be extremely pleasant at this time of year. With the beaches and […]
Caló des Moro – Mallorca’s worst-kept secret? Caló des Moro is a beautiful little cove located on the southeast coast of Mallorca, near the resort of Cala Santanyí. The Mallorcan tourist board uses images of the bay, which has also been described as “an unmissable piece of paradise”, to promote the island internationally, and posters […]
Travelling abroad seems to have become a bit of a chore these days. Which documents do I need? What forms do I need to fill in? What are the current rules for travel to my destination and to return back home? Many Mallorca fans will be keen to return to their favourite island, however, is […]
The UK government’s announcement that Mallorca is being moved to the Green List from Wednesday, the 30th of June 2021, has caused much excitement on the island and in the UK alike. The notable absence of British tourists has been problematic for the island’s tourist industry, with beaches in some areas unusually quiet, a number […]
This Saturday, the 26th of June, will see an easing of the strict face mask rules in Mallorca. Since their introduction nearly one year ago, face masks had to be worn in public spaces at all times – indoors as well as outdoors. This is set to change from Saturday when it will once more […]
Between the 15th of June and the 15th of September 2021, access to the Formentor Peninsula in a private vehicle is not permitted from 10 am to 7 pm daily. Similar access restrictions were first introduced in 2018, to prevent the long traffic jams that used to cause chaos in the area every year during […]
This date had been awaited eagerly in the hope that Mallorca would change its position from “amber” to “green”. Sadly, this turned out not to be the case, much to the disappointment of many in the UK. The ongoing amber status means that anyone visiting the island will continue to have to quarantine at home […]
From Monday, the 7th of June 2021, we will once more be able to admire the large cruise ships that are usually a common sight in Palma’s big port and which have been missing there for some considerable time. Due to the pandemic, cruise ships had not been allowed to dock in Palma since March […]
