And there are also hotels and resorts galore. Mallorca is a safe destination to visit, but you should use common sense. As with any tourist hot spot, petty theft and pickpocketing is common.

Also, buy a current map in a bookshop or petrol ... on the departure point and the destination. Mallorca's metered taxis are most helpful for travel around Palma – or travel to and from the ...

A mixture of extreme weather is spreading across Europe as Spain drowns beneath flood waters while a powerful heatwave forces countries to close their most popular tourist destinations.