Everyday Life & Leisure

Everything about fishing in Mallorca: buy your fishing licence online, popular spots, fish species, gear and rules. Your practical guide to fishing on the island.

The best places to shop in Mallorca: large supermarkets such as Mercadona and Lidl as well as traditional weekly markets with local produce.

A practical guide to the English-language Facebook groups, WhatsApp and Telegram communities, Reddit threads, and forums where Mallorca expats ask questions, swap advice, and find services. Includes tips on spotting scams and getting the most out of each platform.

Mallorca has a large and welcoming expat scene. This guide shows you where English speakers gather - from international clubs and sports groups to professional networks, churches, and charity organisations - plus practical tips for settling in fast.

All public holidays in Mallorca at a glance: national Spanish holidays, regional Balearic days and local patron-saint festivals. With background information, traditions and practical tips for daily life.

How to find cheap flights to Mallorca: the best airlines compared, booking tips, the 75% resident discount for islanders and everything about Palma Airport (PMI).

Outdoor activities on Mallorca: hikes through the Tramuntana, cycling, sailing, golf, diving and gyms. Your guide to leisure on the island.

Bringing pets to Mallorca: EU pet passport, microchip, vaccinations, dog-friendly beaches, vets and practical tips for dogs and cats.

Everything expats need to know about sending letters and parcels home from Mallorca. Correos vs. couriers, customs rules for UK and non-EU destinations, CN22/CN23 forms, receiving packages from abroad, and practical timelines and costs.

Everything about internet and mobile on Mallorca: fixed-line and fibre, mobile providers, prepaid vs. contract, costs, availability in rural areas and practical tips for switching provider.

How the school system on Mallorca works, what options you have (state, concerted, private, German School), what costs arise and how to enrol your child.

Which festivals and traditions shape the annual calendar on Mallorca, which customs you should know about and how to become a respectful part of island culture.

Where you can hire beer garden sets, party tents, tools, trailers and event equipment on Mallorca. With prices, tips on deposits and delivery, and German-speaking providers.

How waste separation is organised on Mallorca, which bins take which waste, how bulky waste is collected, where the Punto Verde facilities are and what your municipality's waste fees cost.

Where to eat well on Mallorca, what typical dishes cost and the quirks of Spanish food culture. From tapas evenings to Sunday lunch.

How safe Mallorca really is, which mechanical and electronic security measures work, how alarm providers operate and how home insurance policies differ.

Everything you need to know about streaming geo-blocking from Mallorca: how it works, which VPNs reliably bypass it in 2026, Smart DNS as a faster alternative, the EU Portability Regulation, and an honest look at the legal and grey-zone questions.

A practical guide to watching TV and streaming on Mallorca as an English-speaking expat. Covers Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, sports streaming, local Spanish TV, satellite dishes, and streaming boxes.

From boat trips to hiking in the Tramuntana and the Tren de Sóller: the best activities and day trips on Mallorca for residents and visitors. With prices and insider tips.