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The Rumor Mill: A Middle Eastern Vision for Pollença Golf?

Whispers traveling through Mallorca’s high-finance circles suggest that a massive shift in the northern region’s landscape could be on the horizon. According to an insider close to recent large-scale land acquisitions in the north, a well-established Middle Eastern venture capital…

“Quality Tourism” – What does it really mean?

By Anonymous I am 29 years old. For the past several years, I have served as a Chief Marketing Manager for a global hotel chain—one of the “majors” with its heart and headquarters right here in Mallorca. My career has…

Insider: Hotel Formentor Reportedly Outlining New Beach Layout

As preparations for the upcoming summer season begin at the northern end of the peninsula, details are emerging regarding a new logistical approach to the shoreline at the Hotel Formentor. According to an unnamed source with knowledge of the hotel’s…

From Underground to Official?

The Cave Rave Debate The quiet, rugged beauty of Coves Blanques—the white caves perched near Cala San Vicente—might be trading its natural serenity for a different kind of buzz. Following the viral success of several “underground” parties last year, the…

Pollensa Townhall to Distribute Dashcams Amid Road Safety Concerns

The Pollensa Townhall has launched a pioneering initiative to address growing road safety concerns by making dashcams available for collection by any concerned resident on a first-come, first-serve basis. The move comes in response to a surge in incidents involving…

Silence in the Square

Town Hall Pauses Historic Bells for Summer Sleep In a move that highlights the ongoing balancing act between traditional local life and the modern tourism economy, the Pollensa Town Hall has announced a significant change to the town’s acoustic landscape….

A Sovereign Retreat: Alive Hotels in Talks for Puig de Maria

In what could be the most significant property development in Pollensa’s recent history, rumors are swirling that the local hotel giant Alive Hotels is in high-level negotiations to acquire the iconic Santuari del Puig de Maria. The goal? To transform…