#mallorca

#mallorca

A remarkably preserved Roman merchant ship from the late Roman Empire resting just about six feet (two meters) beneath the crystal blue waters off the coast of the island of Mallorca, near the Iberian Peninsula, is set to be recovered and raised starting in 2026. The Ses Fontanelles shipwreck, dating back to the mid-4th century CE, has provided researchers with a detailed look at a time when Christianity was becoming more predominant across the Mediterranean.

The swish seafront hotels and freshly planted palms on the gleaming promenade might tempt any unwary holidaymaker to book in for Mallorca's Calvia beach. But step out the back door and the resort is still firmly, as it is better known, Magaluf: boozed-up Britain in Spain, with cocktails by the pint. Mallorca gets most of the Balearics' 18 million UK visitors a year: for some residents, far too many.

Mallorca has long been the favourite place in Spain for German tourists, residents and second homeowners, but recent data suggest that the Mediterranean island is losing its appeal among its main tourism market.

Mateo Joseph has revealed his happiness at Mallorca, stating they made him feel close and confident, contrasting with the unhappiness he felt at Leeds.

Rather than inserting a hotel into an historic shell, the architects aim to let the identity of Can Oliver shape the design of Hotel Nobis Palma.

AMØK Club boasts seven nights of eclectic programming across two stages, with an open-air terrace and a high-voltage indoor main room featuring a wide array of sounds.

Cas Sestadors' design flows around agricultural structures, integrating contemporary living with historical elements, showcasing traditional Balearic architecture while embracing modern functionality.

Mallorca's allure, mortgaged by the 80s debauchery of Magaluf and Ibiza's popularity, still attracts aristocrats to its breathtaking scenery and artistic heritage.