Dep. Legal A PM 42-2025 - 140 - 2004 - ISSN - ISSN 3015-1309 2488-1686
Mallorca • No. 2110 • 11 - 17 Dec 2025
AS Christmas approaches, Palma de Mallorca is shining as the ultimate winter escape for northern Europeans - and demand is soaring. The Federación Empresarial Hotelera de Mallorca (FEHM) reports that hotel occupancy in Palma hit 50 per cent over the early December holiday weekend, with expectations to climb to 70 per cent at Christmas, and boutique hotels already flirting with 90 per cent capacity on key dates. It’s not just overnight stays that are filling fast - festive lunches and dinners, including corporate Christmas meals, are booking up, bringing life and cheer back to the hotel scene after a quiet autumn. For UK expatriates and other northern European travellers seeking milder weather, cultural charm and festive magic, Mallorca is proving the perfect antidote to winter gloom.
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Investor’s paradise Superyacht sighting Credit: Liilia Moroz / Creative Commons
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THE super yacht Sea Owl was recently seen in Mallorca’s waters, braving challenging weather. Owned by US billionaire Robert Mercer, the vessel draws attention not only for its striking owl-inspired design but also because of Mercer’s high-profile political involvement, including backing the UK’s Vote Leave campaign and leading US Republican figures such as Donald Trump. Sea Owl accommodates 12 guests and sails with a crew of 18, combining visual impact with comfort. Mercer’s influence spans both sides of the Atlantic, from Brexit campaigning to US election funding, making the yacht a noteworthy presence for locals and expats in the Balearics.
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THE Balearic Islands remain one of Spain’s top destinations for second homes, remote work, and property investment, attracting EU nationals - especially Germans - with their sunny climate and scenic landscapes. Over the past decade, the islands saw a rise in golden visas for non-EU investors, which were phased out in April 2025. Between 2014 and 2024, 1,777 golden visas were granted, including 676 in the final year, rising to 1,243 across all investment categories, according to the Permanent Immigration Observatory. Launched in 2013 to attract international investment, the programme ended due to housing concerns, though its impact
remains debated. EU buyers still dominate the market, led by Germans, followed by the UK, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, France, Italy, and
Poland. Despite the visa closure, the Balearics continue to draw international buyers, underscoring their enduring appeal as a global property hotspot.
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