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Barcelona – Mallorca: Bridging the Med

December 28, 2025January 27, 2026

Italy has long dreamed of connecting Sicily to the mainland. But now, Spain may beat its Mediterranean neighbor to the punch with an even bolder plan. The governments of the Balearics, Spain, and Catalonia have signed a joint declaration of intent to build a bridge linking Barcelona and Mallorca. An engineering marvel that would span the Balearic Sea. The result? Travel time between the island and the peninsula could be cut by an astonishing 6.5 hours. Yet, despite widespread excitement, one…

Outdoors, Style

Mallorca World: Theme Park Megadeal

December 28, 2024December 23, 2024

The year ends with a bang. Mallorca is supposed to be turned into a theme park. And not just any theme park, actually. In a press conference the Balearic government announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading US company to create what they call Mallorca World. The new brand Island World should be a trademark for sustainable theme parks, according to the press release. Visitors won’t be limited to artificial fun fair rides but enjoy natural adventures. Mallorca…

Outdoors

Puig Major Cable Car: New Tourist Attraction

December 28, 2023December 27, 2023

For more than sixty years Puig Major has been a restricted military area. Soon, however, it could become the new attraction for visitors from Europe and beyond. If the new island government has its way, the tender for a cable car to the highest…

Style

Acqua di Palma: Dispute Over New Mallorca Fragrance

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

It was supposed to be a marketing coup. But those responsible at Emaya had not expected such strong reactions. Not only the cooperation with an Italian manufacturer and the reference to its noble perfume met with criticism. The fact that the…