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Sonnenlicht formt in der Kathedrale La Seu unter dem Rosettenfenster eine sichtbare 'Acht' auf dem Boden.

Blick aufs Festland

02/01/2026

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Morning at La Seu: the "Magic Eight" Appears Again

On February 2 it's worth an early trip to Palma: in the cathedral (La Seu) the light forms a visible "eight" beneath the rose window. The church opens for the phenomenon already at 08:00; clear skies around 08:30 are ideal.

Magaluf and Palmanova: Who fills the shops when the season sleeps?

Empty pedestrian zones and too many vacancies: the long winter closure of hotels is putting retailers in Magaluf and Palmanova under massive pressure. How can the downward spiral be stopped?

Storm over the Balearic Islands: Diversions, Delays and an Uncomfortable Question

A strong storm on January 31 caused diversions and cancellations at Palma and Ibiza airports. Emergency number 112 kept the orange warning level — but how robust is the system really?

Storm-force gusts, cold rain, orange alert: What the new storm reveals about Mallorca

A short, intense low-pressure system swept over the island: gusts up to 157 km/h, orange warnings along large stretches of coast, snow at higher elevations. How prepared is Mallorca for such blows — and what is missing?

Rents are crushing the Britendorado: Why businesses in Magaluf and Palmanova are giving up

Empty signs, closed shutters: In Magaluf and Palmanova bars and shops are struggling with high rents, a short season and competition from shopping centres. A venue like "Benny Hill" is looking for a new operator. What is missing from the debate — and how could the island respond?

Robbery in Valldemossa: Masked Assailants Steal Café Cash Register — What’s Missing Now

In Valldemossa, masked perpetrators broke into the café on Plaça Ramón Llull late in the evening and fled with the cash register in a grey VW Golf. A critical assessment of the crime, what's missing in the public discourse, and concrete proposals for prevention.

Storm shuts down MA-2130: How stormproof is our Tramuntana infrastructure?

Strong winds tore down numerous pines along the MA-2130 and closed the route between Caimari and Lluc from kilometer 8.2. A reality check: how prepared is the island really?

Half Fish, Half Horse: How Palma Aquarium Returns Seahorses to the Sea

In the hidden rearing area of the Palma Aquarium, specialists care for the island's fragile seahorses. An insight into rituals, techniques and a small day of joy by the sea.