
Mallorca shops open on October 12? Here’s what’s open on Spain’s National Day
12 October is Spain’s National Day, also known as Hispanic Day, and commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas in 1492

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12 October is Spain’s National Day, also known as Hispanic Day, and commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas in 1492

The municipal, regional and island elections in the Balearics will all take place on 23 May 2027

Monday and Tuesday not looking too bad. No weather alerts issued for Monday

Adverts for rented accommodation were pulled last week. Congress having voted against the decrees, the hope is there will be a reactivation of new rental contract agreements

The main reason is storm activity in Catalonia. Possible cancellations as well

Some of the luckiest customers could enjoy as many as seven nightrs on the beaches of Mallorca, Ibiza, or Crete

The police maintain there weren't the necessary permits. The concert was at the camp that has been established in Plaça Espanya. Organisers say it was part of Saturday's protest

Team Rafa defeated Team Murray 4-3 in a special exhibition event that was held at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca.

"The historic centre has become a stage for tourist-oriented entertainment". The Palma XXI association was formed ten years ago with the purpose of trying to halt the city's transformation. "It hasn't been possible."

A refusal to take two British tourists home ended with a Mallorca taxi driver bloodied and missing several teeth. The two brothers were reportedly turned away…

Families in Mallorca can enjoy a magical evening of lanterns, storytelling and traditional festivities

But much of the island had no rain. The forecast for Monday and Tuesday has improved, but not for later in the week