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• 14.05.2013

  The small uninhabited, beautiful island will be solar powered this summer, the total cost of the project, which was authorised by the council will be 90.000EUR and is estimated to be completed within the next two months. The island of Cabrera, situated south of Colonia Sant Jordi, is popular amongst yacht owners because of it´s clear waters and undercover caves.

• 05.05.2013

  From now on, parking in the natural park Mondrago, in the south-east of the island Mallorca, will no longer be free. The parking fee will cost 5Euro. The newly earned financial takings will be invested in the conservation of the natural park. The nature conservation organisation "Espais de Natura Balear" expects to earn aproximately 49.000 Euro. Both car parks situated around the natural park are open from 09:00h till 20:00h and have a capacity for up to 400 vehicles.

• 26.04.2013

  On Friday, 19th April, a new law came into effect in the balearic islands, which had been discussed many times before. As from this date pupils will be taught in three different languages in public schools in Mallorca. They will be taught not only in the regional language Catalan but also in Spanish and English. Students will be given the opportunity of studying in both national languages and they will also be taught a foreign language (English)., in order to prepare the youth for future employment.

• 21.04.2013

  On Monday, 15.04.2013, the town of "Son Servera" informed that they have planned a medieval market in Cala Millor. The event will take place next to the sea front in the tourist zone of Cala Millor on a weekend in June this year. The concept of medieval-markets on the island already counts with many visitors in Capdepera and Manacor. A similar success is expected for Cala Millor.

• 13.04.2013

  On wednesday the 10th of april 2013, the knew theme design pirate village opens it´s doors, in the southwest of the island.The old hotel Gran Santa Ponsa has been renovated over the past few months. The theme has turned into a real pirates nest. The pirate hotel expects it´s first guests on saturday the 13.04.2013 and also expect a successful summer.

• 06.04.2013

  The german newspaper recently informed that the works of demolition of the settlement of Ses Covetes, in the south of the island have recently begun. A bulldozer destroyed the facades of the first building on Tuesday at noon in the presence of the local residents and the tourists. The sight of the unfinished building has ruined the view from the beach of Es trenc since 1995. The construction was stopped following a display from the government environmental association. The building of 68 apartments was too close to the coast. After several coart cases it seems that the permission granted by the municipality of Campos has no value. After the demolition, the land will be restored to how it was originally before they started to build in 1992. Thanks to this verdict, the visitors will soon no longer have to see the sight of the disfigured building which would soon have been decorated with graffiti. Soon they will be able to enjoy the sight of one of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca.

• 30.03.2013

  The queen Doña Sofia and her sister princess Irene of Greece, arrived at Marivent on monday to begin their easter holidays. During the daytime, yesterday, they both remained in the palace and went out in the evening to visit a historical centre and do some shopping.

• 25.03.2013

  Cleaning the beaches takes place punctually before easter. All the seaweed and rubbish was removed from the beaches. Sunbeds and sunshades have been istaled in many resorts. The island is preparing for the summer season, but at the end of march many hotels that had closed for the winter will re-open.

• 17.03.2013

  Last minute Easter holidays in Mallorca According to the fourth biggest German tour-operator Alltours, the demand for last minute Easter holidays has increased so much, that the company Duisburg has chartered other aircraft, from Germania and Hamburgo airways.

• 11.03.2013- New speed limit of 130 km/h planned

  The central government in Madrid plans new regulations for the maximum speed limit in Spain. At the moment the speed limit on the motorways in Majorca is 120 km/h, this will now be increased to 130 km/h. It is not yet decided to which of the 4 motorways the speed limit will be applied. Following the announcement of the Spanish traffic authority (tráfico) of serious accidents on the roads, on secondary roads where until now the speed limit had been 100 km/h will now be reduced to 90 km/h.

• 11.03.2013- Forecasts promise many German holiday makers for 2013

  This year we are expecting many clients in the Balearic islands. This year we are expecting more than 4 million German tourists. This corresponds to 5% more than last year, this was announced at the international tourism stock exchange in Berlin (ITB).

• 04.03.2013

  The fair Fira del Ram has opened this year in the industrial estate Son Fusteret in Palma. The fair will be open from the 23rd February until the 7th of April. There are many attractions, with over 70 large attractions and 170 different stalls. The opening hours are Monday till Thursday from 17hrs till 23.00hrs, Friday from 17hrs till 02hrs Saturdays and festive days from 10hrs till 02.00hrs and Sunday from 10hrs till 24hrs.

• 07.02.2013- Fira del Fang in Marratxi

  The annual potter fair of Sa Cabaneta takes place in the forecourt of the church Sant Marcal this year from March 9th until March 23rd. The potter traditions of the municipality of Marratxi exhibits are shown in a big tent. The numerous sales stands are set up outside. The fair will be opened daily from 10 to 20:30 hours.

• 23.11.2012

  The preparation for this years Christmas season have started. Last week in all parts of the island Christmas compaigns have officially begun. Like every year the streets of old town in Palma will be generously decorated with lights and flower arrangements. The temperatures on the island do not seem winterly so that tourists and inhabitants can enjoy the mild climate of Majorca.

• 15.10.2012

  In the fourth consecutive month, the island-Son Sant Joan airport near Palma de Mallorca recorded a record number of airline passengers. According to the airport company Aena, the passenger traffic in September with a total of 3.3 million passengers, is the highest in the recent history of the Mallorca airport.

• 11.09.2012

  The left knee of tennis star Rafael Nadal still denies the service. Now, many supporters fear the end of the most successful tennis player of Mallorca. Because of his knee injury, he announced on Monday (3.9) that his participation at the Davis-Cup-Semi final from September 14 %u2013 16 will be canceled.

• 18.09.2012

  Following reports of the spanish Newspapers, the Islandkickers, with Joaquín Caparrós as their trainer, will gain help from the german Bundesliga. As they say, central defender Pedro Geromel from the second division, 1.FC Cologne will be %u201Cborrowed%u201D from Real Mallorca for the next 3 years.

• 18.09.2012

  Real Mallorca starts with a magnificent match into the new game season 2012/2013. Last night (19.8), the %u201EIsland Kicker%u201C Espanyol won against Barcelona 2:1. This upcoming saturday (25.8), Mallorca will play at night as well. At 11pm they will have a match against FC Malaga.

• 31.07.2012

  Thursday the 26/07/2012 two cruise ships arrived in the ports of Alcudia and Soller. They were received in a very kind way by the local people and authorities since there are very few cruisers arriving at those little ports. At Soller they were received by a commission of authorities from the government and at Alcudia they performed some traditionell mallorcan dances for them. Most of the passengers are English and American.

• 19.07.2012

  The mallorquin tennis player Rafael Nadal will carry the Spanish flag at this year´s olympic games opening event. The mallarquins will surely be proud of the island´s most successfull sportsman.

• 12.07.2012

  Guns`N`Roses: Countdown for their concert in Palma The 22/07/2012 at 20:00h we´ll be able to see them at the `%u201Crecinto ferial Son Fusteret%u201C The legendary rock band Guns`N`Roses whith a large group of fans all around the planet and with more than 30years of career is going to stop in Palma the 22 of July within their european Tour. It´s the first time they´re going to sing in Palma. Probably a MUST SEE, eventhough only one of the original members of the band will be present, the singer Axel Rose.

• 25.06.2012

  The Mallorcan tennis player Rafael Nadal will lead the Spanish flag in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games XXX this July 27 in London

• 18.06.2012

  This season tourists and locals in Palma de Mallorca can finally enjoy the beautiful summer nights in the bars, cafes and restaurants with sea view even longer. The Town Council of Palma de Mallorca has given green light to longer opening hours for all the places that are located in first sea line. After dining establishments on the coast of Palma de Mallorca will be allowed to open their patios until 1 clock. This rule applies also for bars and restaurants in s'Arenal.

• 11.06.2012

  Arenal is prepared for the arrival of thousands of football fans. The European Championship 2012 will be the reason for many Germans to go to Arenal these days and enjoy public viewings in one of Arenals bars. Not only in the famous area of Ballermann 6 but everywhere on the island people are looking forward to the 14th European Championship taking place in Poland and in the Ucraine between 08.06.2012 and 01.07.2012.

• 31.05.2012

  Just on time for the beginning of the touristic season this year, thieves are hanging around every corner of Arenal, constantly being pursued by the local police. For quite a long time now, the police have been watching them, witnessed by the tourists whilst these clever few try to steal from you or catch your eye for a sneaky card game that will leave many a passer byer broke.

• 23.04.2012

  Open day for musicians and other talented artists in Mallorca. This year the cultural center in Andratx, Sa Taronja is doing a repeat session, opening its doors to creativeness to all. Any culture or gender are welcomed up to the stage to show off their skills and express their free will.

• 19.04.2012

  King Juan Carlos has made public his regret for taking part in a hunting trip recently in Botswana where he fell off an elephant and broke his hip. He made a statement: I am very very sorry, I made a mistake and it will not happen again.

• 10.04.2012

  The Terrakotta Armee is coming to Majorca! The exhibition will be set up in a 2000 square meters tent in Palma starting on the 3rd of May. 150 life-size warrior statues of the first Chinese emperor Shi Huang Di will be placed in an area right next to the headquarters of Mallorca Zeitung and Diario de Mallorca. This exhibition organised by the German company Terra Präsent has already visited many cities in Europe.

• 23.03.2012

  General Strike: 50% of flights suspended Due to the national strike next Thursday, we are expecting a 50% cancellation of all flights to the island, both departures and arrivals in the local airport. The minimum service guarantees a 50% of state workers, on both parts. The cancellations will affect both international, domestic and inter island flights.

• 28.02.2012

  Petrol has reached a record price this past week, now costing us over 1,40 %u20AC per litre. People are using all sorts of methods to reduce costs in the following way; Don't use the accelarator whilst starting the car. Try not to exceed speeds of 100km / hour... from this speed onwards is when fuel consumption is at its' highest. Don't wind down the windows when driving fast, this can slow you down whilst using more fuel.

• 09.02.2012

  Majorca has not had as much snow as last weekend for the past 50 years. In mountain villages such as Bunyola and Soller the mountain roads had to blocked to avoid accidents. Even in Palma and other urban areas the streets and beaches were covered in snow. Next weekend another cold spell will come to Majorca and news snowfalls are very likely.

• 13.01.2012

  The company Dreamcast will have a show in the "Teatro Principal" in Palma between Wednesday 11th and Sunday 15th of January, showing their piece "Balagan". More than 30 artist from all over the world come to Mallorca will present a show comparable to Cirque de Soleil. The prices though are more competitive. - An atmosphere which inspires the dream of flying -

• 21.12.2011

  Your Sixt Team in Playa de Palma, wish to all their customers a Merry Christmas and a happy new year 2012.

• 20.12.2011

  The German Group DekaBank and the hotel chain Jumeirah have joined in order build the most luxurious hotel in Majorca and one of the most exquisite hotels in Europe. The category 5 Stars Plus promisesit's guests best service and high quality facilities. The gran opening is forseen for March 2012.

• 09.12.2011

  There is a typical Mallorquin tradition between the months of December and January involving their local sobrasada sausage. The ritual is known as the "killing". Its a very important event withinthe Mallorquin community. Their are farms all over the island where the ritual can be seen performed and you can even participate too. These days one can enjoy a wonderful sobrasada sausage at any time throughout the year thanks to the larger industries, but we must remember that until not long ago this process was only carried out the traditional way, done completely by hand and once a year.

• 21.11.2011

  Mallorca now has its own cocktail, made with proper balearic products from the island like sweet herbs, olive oil and pear juice. Served chilled, it's on its way to be the taste of the season!

• 10.11.2011

  Sometimes, in spite of being on touristic holiday, one can feel like doing the most normal day to day things, such as going to the cinema. In Palma, in the shopping center 'S'Escorxador, we can findthe Rialto cinema. This cinema has always been famous for showing all films in their original language. This way, many English, French or German tourists can enjoy a good film as if they were in their own home town.

• 28.10.2011

  ARTFUTURE 2011 - Until November 5th the Palma museum %u201CEs Baluard%u201D will be hosting the second edition of an Art Futura festival for culture and digital art. Palma is one of the cities where tfestival will be held, along with Barcelona, Bogotá, Oviedo, Pamplona, Madrid, Murcia, Santiago de Chile, Segovia, Tenerife, Valladolid and Vigo.
  

• 17.10.2011

  On the next 21th of October in Spain it's celebrated the Vigins's day, in Mallorca it's a tradition to eat bunyuelos de viento, made wiht sweet potatoe's past an sugar. In these days you can find in alot of places for hole the island, little stands where you can buy them and enjoy a flavour that says to us that the fall it's comming.

• 21.09.2011

  A different way to enjoy the landscape of the island of Majorca it's doing an excursion with a balloon. The only balloon's aerodrom of Majorca it's placed at Son Parot (Manacor). The experiece begins with a coffee, balloons videos and explications of the pilots of how everything works. Once the balloon is prepared you can enjoy the marvellous view of the island, including Cabrera and Menorca.

• 06.09.2011

  Like every September, the next 15th it will be celebrated the Nit de l'Art (Art's night) at Palma. From 19h in the evening the entrance of the museums and art gallerys of the city will be free. Is anight full of culture and glamour. It's a very important appointment for the art lovers.

• 23.08.2011

  On the saturday 27th of August al 20:30h at Sa Taronja, Andratx, you could enjoy of a flute and piano concert, played by the german's Anja Lautermann and Thilo Schölpen. The entrance cost 5EUR.

• 20.07.2011

  Fans, amateurs and professionals of the skating will participate in the first Disco Summer Roller Dance. The next Saturday 30 of July in the bike way of the paseo martitimo (in front of theauditorium) to 21:00 h.
  

• 02.07.2011

  The seasonal sale in Majorca started on the 01 of July. Specially clothing is reduced up to 50%.
  The seasonal sale takes till the 31 of August.

• 13.06.2011

  This year we had the warmest May in Majorca within the last 62 years. The prospects for the summer however are not predicting a rise in temperature.

• 13.06.2011

  Tickets for the Seal concert are sold by the German Inselradio located at the Passeo Maritimo in Palma City. The concert will take place on the 16th July in Calvia. Tickets can be bought for 40 Euro.

• 14.06.2011

  The British singer Seal is back on tour and while in Spain. In addition to the cities of San Sebastián (14.7.), Valencia (18.7.) and Cádiz (20.7.) he will be there on Mallorca to give a concert at16.7, in the beautiful town Calvia, in the west of the island.

• 19.05.2011

  The Consell de Mallorca has just declared several archaeological deposits: Cala des Camps (Artà), es Caparó (Vilafranca), Turó d'en Boleto (Vilafrana) and Mandia Vell (Manacor). These zones are veryprotected, consequently it's forbidden to drive cars and motorbikes in these areas.

• 11.05.2011

  Bars and restaurants in El Arenal put more chairs and tables outside than ever. The smoking ban valid as from January 2011 forbids smoking inside. As a result local residents complain about the noise.

• 03.04.2011

  Semana Santa - Easter on the island of Majorca
  
  Easter is one of the most important holidays on the island, hence most of the local inhabitants are Catholic. During the so called Semana Santaa lot of processions take place in various villages which are demonstrating Jesus%u2019 ordeal and resurrection. Not only because of the summerly temperatures during this time of the year but also becof the cultural events it is worth a visit.
  

• 25.02.2011

  Thomas Gottschalk is leaving after the Mallorca Summer Special
  
  Thomas Gottschalk will no longer present the well-known program %u201Cwhat do we bet?%u201D after the end of this season. On Ju2011 with its special summer in Mallorca, Mr Gottschalk will bid farewell to his one million viewers. Now, for the fifth time the event will be held at the Plaza de Toros (the bull ring) in Palma de Mallorca. In spite of the news, the program %u201Cwhat do we bet%u201D will go ahead, and the strongest candidate to Thomas' succession is Jörg Pilawa.

• 08.02.2011

  Last Saturday the Soller tramline has been re-opened. This line runs from Soller village down to the Port of Soller. Due to the fact that the line is still being worked on, the tram will come to anend a little before the last stop.

• 10.01.2011

  From now on the shops of Mallorca offer their visitors great offers during the sales of the next two months. Even though economists do not predict great sales figures due to the crisis, there will beattractive offers for everyone.

• 12.04.2011

  The "Train of Soller" is inoperative untill the 01.February 2011. The reason are maintenance works on the train and rails.

• 05.12.2010

  Because of a ATC-strike 317 flights could not take off in the past two days. Therefore, Majorca was one of the most effected cities in Spain. By the time there could be some problem which should besolved on Monday latest.

• 27.11.2010

  The city of Palma would like to make 8.000 parking bays in Palma Centre, now free of charge, chargeable. At the moment it is not sure which parking bays will be affected.

• 18.06.2010

  The construction works on the Via Cintura will be finished in September. Than you can drive with your Sixt rental car, hopefully without traffic jams, on the ring road in Majorca. The motorway isgoing to have three tracks instead of two.

• 12.06.2010

  From now on it is allowed that your car got picked up in Majorca due to wrong parking. It is valid also if you park your car in the blue zone without ticket. Neither your Sixt rental car gets sparedof it in Majorca.

• 10.06.2010

  From Monday on tickets for the Elton John concert can be bought at Servicaixa. The concert takes place on the 04th of September in the Ono arena in Palma which is easy to reach with your Sixt rentalcar.

• 03.06.2010

  Majorca decided to build a new seafront in Port de Soller which can be easily reached with your Sixt rental car.It could take time until the construction works will be finished. The start should be in October.

• 29.05.2010

  Hire your Sixt rental car in Mallorca and take the chance to visit the ceramic fair until the10of July.It is taking place in the old mill of Marraxti in the museum "Museu del Fang".

• 12.04.2010

  Reserve our Sixt Summer Special in Majorca until the end of May. You have the opportunity to rente.g a Peugeot 308, between the 05.07 and the 25.08.10, for only 325 EUR per week. Included are unlimited kilometre, loss damage waiver, the premium location fee and one additional driver. This offer is subject to availibility. Take your chance and reserve your Sixt rental car in Majorca.

• 11.04.2010

  Test the new BMW X1 with Sixt in Majorca. The BMW X1 ist a bit smaller than its' big brothers the X3 and X5 but assures with an average diesel consumption of between 5,2 and 9,4 litre and 177 PS. Thecapacity of the luggage compartment is expandable from 420 to 1350 litre. According to requirements it has a lot of extras available.

• 09.04.2010

  The "Feria de Abril" will probably be postponed to May due to discrepancies of the organiser.Every year you can dance on the andalusian festival to the sound of Flamenco. It takes place in Palmas' industrial area Son Rossinyol. Sixt Rent A Car in Palma has the perfect rental car for your "trip" to Andalusia.

• 06.04.2010

  The Fira del Ram, im Palmas district Sont Castello is easy gettable with your Sixt rental car in Majorca. Two big wheels rotate continuously and offer a great view over Palma. Aside provides themarket 170 more rides. It will be open for you untill the 18th of April.

• 03.04.2010

  You are looking forward to pass the winter in Majorca? We have a special for you.Untill the end of May you have the possibility to book our Sixt "Long-Term Special" in Majorca. It is valid for the whole November and a VW Polo e.g. will be only 17 EUR per day. Included is a loss damage waiver, unlimited miles, the location fee and one additional driver.

• 03.04.2010

  From now on you can rent the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo exclusively with Sixt in Majorca.With a length of 5 meters and an altitude of 1,56 meters it combines the luxury comfort of a limousine with the space of an off-road vehicle. You are getting impressed by up to 407 hp and an exceptional driving experience. Enjoy your holiday with a special art of lifestyle.