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News from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera

The latest news from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

News3 Jul 2026

Tinder brings its #MySafeSpace consent and safe-dating campaign to Ibiza

A workshop on 7 July with the Aspacia Foundation and local group ALAS will cover consent, online safety and spotting red flags.

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News3 Jul 2026

Walmart heiress's 110-metre superyacht Kaos turns heads off Mallorca

The Oceanco-built yacht owned by Nancy Walton Laurie was seen off Camp de Mar with its tender, Open T-Shirt.

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News2 Jul 2026

Mallorca Live Festival organiser suspects "private interests" behind legal action against big music events

A nightlife business association has challenged Calvià's permits for Mallorca Live and Es Jardí. The promoter says the case is about competition, not the rules.

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News1 Jul 2026

Humanoid robot spotted strolling along the seafront in Port de Sóller

Walkers on the Santa Catalina promenade filmed the robot weaving through crowds as a minder walked behind it.

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News1 Jul 2026

Aldi's latest special buy is a €26.99 slushie machine

The Ambiano machine goes on sale in Spanish stores from 1 July, with a 1.2-litre jug and two crushing settings.

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News30 Jun 2026

Balearic government calls for help from Madrid after hundreds of migrants arrive in a weekend

Thirteen boats with 233 people reached the islands over three days, as maritime rescue workers warn they are stretched to the limit.

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News29 Jun 2026

Legend of the Seas, one of the world's biggest cruise ships, makes first call in Palma

Royal Caribbean's third Icon-class ship, 365 metres long and carrying more than 5,600 guests, arrives on 8 July.

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News28 Jun 2026

Yacht runs aground on Magaluf beach after its anchor chain snaps

The 12-metre vessel drifted into the swimming area on Sunday afternoon and was later refloated by a Puerto Portals charter boat.

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News28 Jun 2026

Drones, an orchestra and 10,000 people open Magaluf's redesigned promenade

The new Passeig Marítim Gabriel Escarrer Juliá was inaugurated with a film music concert and a 400-drone light show.

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News28 Jun 2026

Travel advice for Britons in Spain: water safety, balconies and the Balearic alcohol rules

UK travel advice urges holidaymakers to watch children near water, respect beach flags and know the local rules on drinking.

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News27 Jun 2026

Cycling in Spain: the rules, and the fines of up to €1,000

Cyclists must follow most of the same traffic rules as drivers, with fines for phones, headphones, missing lights and drink-riding.

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News27 Jun 2026

British girl, 3, dies after being found in villa pool near Pollença

Her parents, police and paramedics revived her and she was taken to Son Espases, but she died the following day.

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