Spain beach laws are catching tourists off guard. From ID checks to drinking bans, here’s what you need to know before your ...

Located in the western Mediterranean like a string of sun-dappled stepping stones, the Balearic Islands – Majorca, Minorca, ...

Spain has declared an emergency and closed off a string of beaches after mysterious white particles washed up on shore ...

Spain has declared an emergency and closed off a string of beaches after mysterious white particles washed up on shore.

The Balearic Islands are renowned for their mix of gold and white sand beaches, often soft and gently sloping into the calm, turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Formentera is noted for pristine, ...

The Spanish Balearic Islands of Mallorca ... while the offer from employers flags at 8.5 per cent, less than half the demand. With few signs of an imminent consensus, union chiefs decided on ...

The Spanish Balearic islands of Mallorca ... while the offer from employers flags at 8.5 percent, less than half the demand. With few signs of an imminent consensus, union chiefs decided on ...

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One area which particularly stood out was Majorca, which secured 20 of the 32 Blue Flag beaches on the Balearic Islands this year. Spain's impressive Blue Flag stats no doubt explain the ...

In the other popular Spanish archipelago, the Balearic Islands, 32 beaches were awarded the prestigious award, 20 of which are on Majorca alone. With over 600 Blue Flag beaches across the ...

with a total of 642 flags, of which 32 are in the Balearic Islands, and 20 of these have been awarded to Mallorca. This international recognition endorses the quality of the waters, facilities and ...

There are specific local laws on the popular Balearic Islands, including Magaluf ... Many beaches have a flag system, with a red flag meaning you should not enter the water.