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Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest island in Spain's Balearic Islands and its capital city is Palma. Its climate and tourism infrastructure make it popular with European tourists.

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Two boats on the water

Two boats on the water

On patrol with Mallorca's 'seagrass police'

Official patrols are monitoring the Balearic Islands. Their mission: to protect seagrass, a key climate protector.

Symbolbild Ballermann Trinkgelage

Symbolbild Ballermann Trinkgelage

Beer Ban in Mallorca's party district

Locals have been enforcing a strict alcohol ban in some of Mallorca’s party zones since May.

Police car sits along the Schinkenstrasse in Mallorca

Police car sits along the Schinkenstrasse in Mallorca

Mallorca taxi driver accuses German police of brutal attack

A Spanish taxi driver said that four German police officers from Essen attacked him over a lost cellphone.

Fokus Europa GB NHS

Fokus Europa GB NHS

Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

Long waiting lists and understaffed hospitals – healthcare in Britain has been steadily deteriorating.

A young woman among people protesting against mass tourism on Mallorca holds a sign that reads: "Your 'paradise' is our nightmare"

A young woman among people protesting against mass tourism on Mallorca holds a sign that reads: "Your 'paradise' is our nightmare"

Locals protest mass tourism in Spain

Spain is projected to become the most visited country in the world. But locals aren't happy about that.

Crowds on a beach in Palma de Mallorca

Crowds on a beach in Palma de Mallorca

Barcelona to up tourist tax as Mallorca seeks visitor cap

Locals in Spain's tourism hotspot are increasingly frustrated about mass tourism. Authorities are clamping down.

Locals protest in Mallorca, with one holding a sign that reads: Your Luxury, Our Misery

Locals protest in Mallorca, with one holding a sign that reads: Your Luxury, Our Misery

Mallorca housing crisis fuels mass tourism protest

Renting an apartment is becoming unaffordable even for the middle class, and many have blamed mass tourism.

Emergency services pictured at the scene of the collapse on the island of Mallorca

Emergency services pictured at the scene of the collapse on the island of Mallorca

Spain: 4 dead in Mallorca restaurant collapse

Two German tourists, a Spanish waitress and a Senegalese man have been killed after a restaurant collapsed in Mallorca.

A young couple is seen relaxing by the pool

A young couple is seen relaxing by the pool

Spanish tourism industry under pressure amid record drought

As Spain deals with a record lack of rainfall, calls are growing for the tourism sector to do more to save water.

Spanien Mallorca setzt auf grünen Wasserstoff

Spanien Mallorca setzt auf grünen Wasserstoff

Mallorca bets on green hydrogen

Spain wants to export green hydrogen. But the water needed to make it is in short supply.

Maya Bay

Maya Bay

From Mallorca to Bhutan: Making tourism sustainable

For decades, local ecosystems have suffered under the weight of mass tourism. Can the balance be restored?

Winds batter palm-trees at a deserted restaurant terrace near a beach

Winds batter palm-trees at a deserted restaurant terrace near a beach

Heavy storms strike Spanish island Mallorca

Rain and strong winds have caused several injuries, dozens of flight cancellations, and thousands of ruined vacations.

German tourists arrested in Spain on suspicion of gang rape on July 15, 2023.

German tourists arrested in Spain on suspicion of gang rape on July 15, 2023.

German tourists to remain in custody over Mallorca gang rape

A German woman alleged that a number of the men raped her in a hotel room while others watched on.

One suspect being escorted by a Spanish police officer

One suspect being escorted by a Spanish police officer

Spain: 6 German tourists arrested over gang rape in Mallorca

A German woman alleged that a number of other German tourists raped her in a hotel room while others watched on.

Boys and girls sit, slump and lie drunkenly on the concrete edge of a promenade with rubbish visible on the walkway in front of them; behind them is the beach

Boys and girls sit, slump and lie drunkenly on the concrete edge of a promenade with rubbish visible on the walkway in front of them; behind them is the beach

Mallorca: Bothersome booze tourism

Raucous party tourists are making life difficult for Mallorca's residents and business owners.

A person holds a phone up to take a photo of a church in Hallstatt, Austria.

A person holds a phone up to take a photo of a church in Hallstatt, Austria.

How Instagram changed the tourism industry

The social media platform's influencers and hashtags have changed vacation destinations — and not always for the best.

A participant with a demon mask brandishes a stick with fireworks among revelers during the traditional Correfoc (fire-run) festival in Palma de Mallorca on January 29, 2023.

A participant with a demon mask brandishes a stick with fireworks among revelers during the traditional Correfoc (fire-run) festival in Palma de Mallorca on January 29, 2023.

All hell breaks loose at Mallorca's fire run

Amid sparks and fire-spitting devils, Mallorca's traditional fire run has attracted tens of thousands of spectators.

A close-up shot of Frank Hanebuth

A close-up shot of Frank Hanebuth

Trial of German former Hells Angels leader opens in Spain

Frank Hanebuth was allegedly involved in pimping and drug trafficking as the head of a Hells Angels chapter in Mallorca.

A picture of the luxury marina of Port Adriano on Mallorca

A picture of the luxury marina of Port Adriano on Mallorca

Mallorca property boom stirs sellout fears among islanders

Mallorca's inhabitants have had enough of losing out in the property price wars and discuss banning sales to foreigners.

A cruise ship by operator TUI sails on the water

A cruise ship by operator TUI sails on the water

Can cruise ships be environmentally friendly?

Environmentalists accuse the industry of not doing enough to combat climate change. Can cruise ships find a solution?

Umbrellas and beach chairs at Mallorca's Palma Beach.

Umbrellas and beach chairs at Mallorca's Palma Beach.

Mallorca hotel cleaners fight exploitation

Without the women who clean Mallorca's hotel rooms every day, Spain's tourism industry would come to a halt.

The terminal at Palma de Mallorca airport

The terminal at Palma de Mallorca airport

Fake emergency diverts plane to Mallorca

Authorities are investigating if the incident was linked to illegal immigration after 21 passengers fled the plane.

Lufthansa plane touching down in Palma de Mallorca

Lufthansa plane touching down in Palma de Mallorca

Pilots return to work as tourism picks up

Airlines are reinventing themselves as many pilots return to their jobs after the long break.

The catamaran San Gwann, owned by the German shipping company FRS, stuck on a rock

The catamaran San Gwann, owned by the German shipping company FRS, stuck on a rock

Many injured after catamaran ferry hits rocks off Ibiza

A 10-year-old boy was airlifted to a Mallorca hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the incident off Ibiza.

Spain coronavirus pandemic - Tourists on a beach on Mallorca

Spain coronavirus pandemic - Tourists on a beach on Mallorca

Mallorca's disappointing vacation season

In the second coronavirus pandemic summer, the tourism on the vacation island of Mallorca remains sluggish.