The Latest Breaking News from Balearics

'Why this autumn is a smart time to buy a second home in Europe'

Traditional holiday hotspots in Europe offer an escape from British gloom and mounting political uncertainty

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

Is Menorca or Mallorca the best Balearic island for you?

In this week’s episode of Travel Smart, we’re heading to the Balearics to compare two Spanish island favourites: Menorca and Mallorca.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

From flat to foothills: How indoor training made Mallorca’s Sa Calobra climb feel (almost) manageable

After months of indoor sessions on the Wattbike Proton, a three-day cycling trip through the Balearics was the perfect test of whether smart training really works

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

‘It’s totally broken down’: tourism surge forcing Ibiza’s workers to live in car parks

A surge in visitors has locked locals out of the housing market - and protests are growing across the Balearics

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

18 beautiful hotels to discover in the Balearic Islands

Formentera! Ibiza! Mallorca! Menorca! With so much choice, read Rosalyn Wikeley’s guide to the chicest spots to book this summer (and beyond) in the Balearics

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023

Migrant street vendors of Barcelona tell story of survival at Venice Biennale

Top Manta, a mostly migrant cooperative, is the inspiration for Catalonia and the Balearics’ entry to the architecture arm of the prestigious festival. We enjoyed a preview

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

Spain holiday warning for Brits as new rules come into force on popular beaches

New rules in Spain could see Brits facing fines if they smoke on popular beaches in Barcelona, as well as the Balearics and the Canary islands.

Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022

From pintxos crawls to twilight swims – a travel editor shares her favourite sundown memories

From evening swims in the Balearics to strolls and sundown beers around San Sebastian, travel editor Helen Coffey picks her best-loved sunset moments

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

Thomas Cook warns Brits as new 'six drinks a day' rule kicks in at Spanish hotspots

Thomas Cook has issued a warning for UK holidaymakers as new rules in Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca kick in around drinks limits on all-inclusive holidays in the Balearics

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Thomas Cook warns holidaymakers of ‘six drinks a day’ rule at Spanish all-inclusive resorts

‘We want to put a stop to bad behaviour. We will have zero tolerance for tourism excesses,’ says Balearics tourism minister

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022