Mallorca • Issue No. 2049 • 10 - 16 Oct 2024
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in some of the wealthiest areas of the island, particularly in regions favoured by British and German citizens like Calvia, Andratx, and Santanyi. This reflects the positive impact of these communities, especially in light of the recent discussions around tourism. While tourism is a separate topic, the presence of foreign residents does contribute significantly to the local economy.
With the number of foreign residents in the Balearics continuing to grow - over 200,000 more non-natives in the last 30 years – it is clear that this diversity enriches Mallorca. This growth may also explain why the locals are so passionate about preserving their culture and language, as they embrace the positive contributions of their new neighbours.
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Views of the night sky
DESPITE the habitual traffic restrictions regarding access to Formentor this past summer, an astonishing 244,813 vehicles made their journey along the road to the Formentor Lighthouse within the restricted season. Given that the restrictions are between 10.00 and 22.30, for a period of 122 days, running from June 1 - September 30, the statistics, published by the General Direction of Traffic (DGT), are pretty impressive. With an average of 2,007 vehicles travelling the road each night within the restricted period, does this signal a
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A RECENT study by the National Institute of Statistics which was published in early October highlights an interesting change in the population of Mallorca. According to the latest census, seven municipalities now have more foreigners and nationals from mainland Spain than local Mallorcans. Calvia, known for its British and German communities, tops the list. It’s interesting to note that only about one in three residents in Calvia are originally from Mallorca, with around 40 per cent having moved there from other countries. Andratx, Alcudia, Santanyi, and Deia follow closely, with 41 per cent to 50 per cent of residents being born on the island. In Palma, Llucmayor, Pollença, Manacor, Santa Margalida, and San Llorenç de Cardassar, about 40 per cent to 49 per cent of the population is non-native. A notable trend is that many foreign residents choose to live
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new trend for nocturnal tourism, or is the Faro de Formentor really so special? The 22-metre-tall tower is the highest in the Balearic Islands, standing on the edge of a cliff 210 metres above sea level [Wikipedia], and is a popular visitor attraction due to the incredible views it provides.
LIFEGUARDS leapt to the rescue on the afternoon of Sunday October 6, when a man was spotted lying face down in the sea off the Cala Mayor beach. At around 5.30pm, the duty lifeguard was approached by a woman calling for urgent help, having noticed the unconscious swimmer. The lifeguard immediately sprung into action, alerting two off-duty colleagues who, coincidentally, happened to be enjoying the beach on their day off, and between them they were quick to reach the man and pull him onto dry land. On noting that the man was in cardiac arrest, the three lifeguards didn’t hesitate to perform resuscitation techniques whilst waiting for medical professionals to arrive at the scene. On arrival, the ambulance service took over the care of the victim, continuing the life-saving manoeuvres until they could confirm that the man was in a stable condition. He was consequently transferred to a local medical centre in order to be fully checked over whilst he recovered. The incident comes just days after a rescue operation on the Can Pere Antoni beach, Palma, in which two swimmers were taken to safety by helicopter within just 40 minutes.
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