The Consell Insular de Formentera has decided to intervene motu proprio on the coast due to the lack of action by the Spanish government (competent administration) in maintaining the protection elements of the dune systems of the Natural Park of Ses Salines.

The Governing Board of Cort has approved this Wednesday the award of temporary concessions to exploit the beaches of Cala Major, Platja de Palma and Can Pere Antoni for the period 2026-2029. In parallel, the council has excluded the bidder who was applying for Ciutat Jardí for not having submitted the required technical and financial documentation.

The Cort Governing Board approved this Wednesday the award of temporary concessions to operate the beaches of Cala Mayor, Playa de Palma, and Can Pere Antoni for the period 2026-2029. In parallel, the council has excluded the bidder who was applying for Ciudad Jardín for not having submitted the required technical and financial documentation.

One of the businessmen vying to manage several beaches in Palma has accumulated unpaid bills from municipalities where he previously held similar concessions, specifically in Calvià and Son Servera. However, Palma City Council maintains that there are no legal grounds to prevent him from obtaining a new concession, as the company that has submitted a bid is different from the one that operated in these municipalities. According to municipal spokesperson Mercedes Celeste, who confirmed the information after the Governing Board meeting, the City Council is aware of the published reports about the businessman and has consulted with the other affected municipalities. According to the information received, the company participating in the Palma tender is not the same one that managed the beaches in Calvià and Son Servera, even though both are reportedly linked to the same individual. The case came to light following a report published this Wednesday by [unclear - possibly "newspaper/newspaper/etc.]" Daily of MallorcaThis indicates that this businessman is vying for the concession to operate four of the five beaches up for tender in the municipality. In the case of Ciutat Jardí, he is the only applicant, which could increase his chances of winning the concession.

Recent storms have washed away almost all the sand from the most popular beaches on Menorca's south coast. The force of the wind and the pounding waves have completely devastated the beaches of Binigaus, Sant Tomàs, and Sant Adeodat, in the municipality of Migjorn Gran, as well as the first stretch of Son Bou (Alaior), the island's longest beach. In the case of Son Bou, the remaining almost two and a half kilometers of coastline are now reduced to just a third of their original dune system. This significant reduction in sand has sparked concern among the affected municipalities just over two months before the official start of the tourist season.

Try it out. Go to Google Earth (available on web and Android) and do zoom On top of your favorite beach, select the 'Show past images' function until you find the first clear photo. We tested this on the beaches of the small, overpopulated municipality of Ibiza, as they are the subject of this article: Talamanca, Les Figueretes, and a section of Playa de la Bossa. The first truly clear photos are from 2008-2009. Only 17 years have passed, but you can already see how Talamanca has lost some of its sand, while a section of Playa de la Bossa has simply evaporated.

Fecal contamination on the beaches of the Balearic Islands has doubled during 2025 compared to the previous year, in a context of a progressive and generalized decrease inquality of bathing watersThis is reflected in the Balearic Sea Report 2026, which is being launched this year with a new chapter. BeachesThis chapter analyzes the state and evolution of these spaces in the Canary Islands based on three key areas: the sanitary quality of bathing water, usage and density of people, and the pressure exerted by anchored vessels. The chapter reveals that the islands' beaches not only suffer a progressive decline in water quality but also endure increasing pressure from both bathers and boats. For the experts of the collaborative research project, it is essential to extend the monitoring of users and vessels to all the islands, as it is currently only carried out in Menorca, with the aim of improving the management of these spaces and guaranteeing both the conservation of marine ecosystems and a safe and satisfactory experience for users. The conclusions indicate that, although the overall values for quality and usage remain within normal parameters, the trend is toward worsening water quality and increased human and nautical pressure.

He GOB Mallorca The environmental organization has warned that new beach service fees cannot be applied without official approval through the corresponding legal procedure. The organization has filed objections to the Economic Study for the Operation of Seasonal Services following recent reports of a possible price increase on Palma's beaches as a result of the new tender, which it describes as "exorbitant" and outside the legal framework.

Spending the day on a lounger and with a "premium" umbrella on Palma's Cala Major beach costs 70 euros. This is further proof that luxury has taken over all elements related to tourism, further alienating residents. In addition to this overexploitation and extreme price inflation, the GOB reported the case to the General Directorate of Coasts and Coastline of the Regional Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle for a "clear breach of the authorization granted to Palma City Council for the operation of seasonal services on the beaches of the municipality of Palma."

Menorca transforms during the tourist season. It goes from hosting an average of 90,000 residents in winter to 160,000 daily throughout the summer, reaching a floating population of 200,000 in August. The roads are feeling the effects, and on the main road, where only about 12,000 cars travel daily in winter, peaks at 24,500 vehicles during the peak season.

Mallorca has been the scene of Cliff Jump, a competition that participants describe as the "best water jumping event in the world." Participants have gathered over the past few days in different coves on the island where, with an expectant audience and making the area even more crowded, they jump from more than 30 meters, performing all kinds of tricks before hitting the water. The winner is the one who manages to make the most "impressive" jump, putting their life in danger.

Climate change will reduce the width of the Balearic Islands' beaches, causing dozens of beaches to retreat by about 30 meters, according to the report. Destruction at all costs 2025: impacts of urban planning and climate change on the coast, prepared by Greenpeace. According to Europa Press, the sea level in the Archipelago will rise more than 30 centimeters by 2050, which will cause a retreat of about 30 meters on several beaches. The rising sea level is influenced due to the increase in water temperature, which has increased by 1.6 degrees in the last four decades.