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Earning more is not enough: house prices in Spain rise faster than wages

Annual pay differs by about €10,000 between Spanish regions, but a 90-square-metre home can cost up to €383,000 more. In the Balearic Islands and Madrid, buyers need more than €129,000 saved for the deposit and other upfront costs.

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A weather satellite 22,000 miles above Earth saved my 2026 total solar eclipse cruise on the Mediterranean Sea

Joe Rao took to sea aboard the cruise ship Le Boréal to watch the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what it was like.

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Second-hand home prices in Spain rise 16.2% in a year

The Fotocasa Property Index puts the average price of existing homes in Spain at €3,154 per square metre in July, 16.2% higher than a year ago. All 17 regions report annual rises, led by Murcia, Cantabria and the Valencia region.

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Carlos Sainz reveals F1 summer break plans and 30-year tradition

Carlos Sainz plans to spend the Formula 1 summer break relaxing and training with family and friends in the Balearic Islands

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Buying a home in Spain now requires over 8 years of full salary

House prices rose 20.5% in 2025, while wages edged up just 1%. The Balearic Islands and Madrid are where buying a home demands the greatest financial effort.

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Criminal group used a motorhome to steal from tourists in Spain

Police say property crimes were committed in areas such as Valencia, Andalusia, the Balearic Islands and Madrid

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Venice, Dubrovnik, the Balearic Islands: How to cruise responsibly in overtouristed destinations

Travellers looking to cruise responsibly don’t have to avoid destinations with restrictions or taxes.

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Valencia floods: Our warming climate is making once-rare weather more common, and more destructive

In the last few days, a seasonal weather system known in Spain as the “cold drop” or DANA (an acronym of depresión aislada en niveles altos: isolated depression at high levels) has caused heavy rain and flooding across Spain’s Mediterranean coast and in Andalusia, especially in the Valencian Community, Castilla-La…

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Katy Perry Under Spain’s Environmental Investigation Over Music Video Filmed In Protected Area

Artists wishing to film in S'Espalmador, one of the most ecologically rich areas of the Balearic Islands, require government authorization. The post Katy Perry Under Spain’s Environmental Investigation Over Music Video Filmed In Protected Area first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Palma De Mallorca Airport Resumes Operations After Storm Flooding

Discover the impact of a storm on Palma de Mallorca airport and new regulations on public drinking and party boats in the Balearic Islands.

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Balearic Government Eliminates Catalan Language As Requisite In Public Health System

The PP's crusade against the Catalan language continues.

Zenger

A new climate law in the Balearic Islands will protect the wellbeing of present and future generations - if such thing can be defined

The Mediterranean is one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average. In the Balearic Islands, this means that by 2100 the temperature could have increased by 3-5ºC and the sea level could have risen by 37 to 90cm.

The Conversation

Foreign Office issue two new Spain travel updates for British holidaymakers

Brits fly to Spain each year for sun, sea and relaxation - but care should be taken in extreme weather, like the 42C forecast for the Balearic Islands this month.

Daily Record

Two new Spain travel updates issued by Foreign Office for British holidaymakers

Millions fly from the UK every year to enjoy the Spanish sunshine - though you should take care in the extreme heat of 42C forecast for the Balearic Islands this July

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18 beautiful hotels to discover in the Balearic Islands

Formentera! Ibiza! Mallorca! Menorca! With so much choice, read Rosalyn Wikeley’s guide to the chicest spots to book this summer (and beyond) in the Balearics

Daily Mirror

Jet2 launches UK flights to 20 new destinations including Spain, Greece and Cyprus

Jet2 will start flying from Liverpool John Lennon Airport from next March to destinations including Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Portugal, Madeira and Cyprus

The Conversation

How much water does tourism consume in the Balearic Islands?

One of the most frequent comments among the population residing in the Spanish Balearic Archipelago – a renowned tourist destination for Europeans – used to be: “Tourists consume a lot of water.” But what was this statement based on or supported by?

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Spain holiday warning for Irish tourists as new rules in place from drink limits to smoking bans

Local authorities have introduced some hefty fines of up to €30,000 in a bid to crack down on unruly tourists and maintain order in their communities

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New Spain holiday rules for Irish tourists from drink limits to smoking bans

Irish tourists holidaying in Spain should be aware of the latest regulations. From noise crackdowns to alcohol limits, smoke-free beaches, dress codes, and Covid guidelines, knowing and following these rules ensures a smoother and enjoyable trip abroad.

Daily Mirror

Brits face £25,000 fine for attending the wrong parties in Ibiza and Majorca

The Balearic Islands in Spain are going after clubbers who attend 'unlicensed events' on islands including Majorca and Ibiza, handing out hefty fines for those who break the rules

Daily Mirror

Brits could face paying more on Madrid holidays as city considers new tourist tax

Madrid may soon introduce a charge for every day a visitor stays in a hotel or Airbnb in the city, as places including Barcelona and the Balearic Islands already have in place

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