Author Archives: Christine Muller

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 […]

Preparations for the train’s return to service are in full swing. The carriages are being cleaned and disinfected to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort. On Thursday, the 27th of May, the train set off on a test run to ensure that there are no problems on the line between Palma and Sóller. While the train […]

From the 24th of May 2021, Spain is easing travel restrictions for ten non-EU countries considered “safe” and Great Britain is included on the list. This means that from Monday onwards, a negative PCR test will no longer be required for travellers arriving in Mallorca from Britain. This will not only simplify the journey but […]

People returning to the UK from “green” countries will need to undergo PCR testing but will not be required to quarantine after their stay abroad. Unfortunately, only a handful of countries have made it on the green list so far. Spain, including Mallorca, is on the amber list. Travel to countries on the amber list […]

The UK is looking to re-start foreign travel on the 17th of May 2021 with the aid of a traffic light system. Once this arrangement is in place, the current ban on non-essential travel will be lifted. From then on, people wishing to travel abroad from the UK will no longer be required to fill […]

Palma de Mallorca Airport has been awarded the “Airport Health Accreditation” (AHA), giving it a “corona safe” status. This certificate was issued to the airport by the Airports Council International (ACI), the international umbrella organisation of airport operators. In order to ensure the safety of airports in the context of the Corona pandemic, the ACI, […]

The Mallorcan Tourism Foundation or Fundació Mallorca Turisme has been awarded a certificate in excellence and quality by the World Tourism Organisation (UNTWO). The UNTWO is the United Nations’ agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. The Fundació Mallorca Turisme is only the fourth organisation in the world and the […]

Last weekend has marked the start of the vaccination campaign across Europe, including Spain. In Mallorca, the rollout began on Sunday, 27th December. Nursing home residents and staff are the first in line to be immunised on the island. The first vaccinations were carried out in the Oms-Sant Miquel Nursing Home in Palma de Mallorca […]

There has been some debate about whether or not it was justified to include Mallorca in the travel warning, as the number of cases has remained much lower than in some other regions of Spain. What is the current situation? How many cases are there in Mallorca, which areas are most affected and what are […]