DanceSportReplay29:20DanceSport | Standard Semi-finals | European Championship | Calvià DanceSportReplay48:36DanceSport | Standard Quarterfinals | European Championship | Calvià The Sala Palmanova will be filled with music and youthful creativity with the Gala Talent Jove 2025 organised by Calvià Town Hall's Youth Service The Gala will consist of a musical talent showcase with prizes awarded to the best young soloist and/or emerging group as well as a special prize for the best soloist or group from Calvià The initiative seeks to offer a space where young musicians can express their interests and showcase their art the competition consolidates its position as a leading platform for promoting young musical artists from the Balearic Islands with a special focus on local talent from Calvià which included popular voting on YouTube and deliberations by a professional jury the eight finalists who will perform live at this Saturday's Gala are now known will participate: Ianis el Base (855 votes) and Makore (371 votes); and on the other hand - selected by the professional jury- will participate: Lucía Servera MORE INFORMATION:971 683 000679 395 529 (Whatsapp)@joventutcalvia (Instagram)@joventutdecalvia (Facebook)juventud@calvia.com   971 13 91 00 calvia@calvia.com UAE Team Emirates-XRG racer breaks away in last kilometre Results powered by First Cycling during which time he also wrote for Eurosport Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d’Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport’s top riders in Chloé Dygert he spends the majority of his time watching other sports – rugby This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Jan Christen (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) sprinted clear inside the final kilometre to win the Challenge Mallorca-Trofeo Calvia ahead of Christian Scaroni (XDS Astana) Relive the semi-finals of the WDSF European Championship in Calvià and the magic of dance as couples compete to.. Calvià Town Hall launches a public call to allocate plots in the municipal urban gardens of Son Ferrer and Son Bugadelles for the year 2025 This initiative aims to promote urban organic farming and offer residents spaces to grow their own food and community coexistence in the municipality The call is open to people registered in Calvià for at least one year Priority for the allocation of plots will be given to people over 65 years of age.The Town Hall reminds residents that these types of plots are exclusively for private use they will be available until December 2026 The deadline for submitting applications is 28th April 2025 The application must be submitted using the form available on the municipal website's urban gardens section The preferred garden must be chosen: Son Bugadelles or Son Ferrer the form must be submitted to the Town Hall's General Registry INNSiDE by Meliá Wave Calviá is the latest addition to Mallorca's ever-evolving hospitality landscape and is already attracting a new generation of curious and adventurous travellers The hotel's opening represents a significant milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of the Magaluf area With a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality lifestyle experiences Meliá Hotels International aims to rejuvenate this iconic destination blending modern sophistication with the rich The hotel boasts an extensive refurbishment of its public areas and 193 rooms organic cotton bedlinen and towels and sustainable amenities along with artworks and Marshall speakers in the superior room categories - a standard offering for the group's lifestyle brand Situated right next to the stunning Magaluf beach the area has experienced a remarkable transformation now focusing on leisure tourism and celebrating local culture This revitalisation is a testament to Meliá Hotels International's dedication to reshaping and enhancing Magaluf's image ensuring it stands out as a premier destination In an exciting new initiative for the brand this vibrant hotel presents a summer program filled with local and cultural activities alongside its sister hotel INNSiDE Calviá Beach This collaboration provides guests with a diverse array of options to enhance their stay and immerse themselves in the unique spirit of the destination Highlights of the program include Yoga and Pilates classes suitable for all levels mixology courses for cocktail enthusiasts and those seeking a fun activity and wine-tasting sessions where guests can learn to distinguish colours Hotel website Brand OwnerMeliá Hotels International Relive the finals of the WDSF European Championship in Calvià Activities programme Calvià village will once again host the traditional Fira d'Oví i Caprí on 12th and 13th April the fair once again showcases the area's livestock and rural heritage with a complete programme of activities for everyone Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of proposals that combine tradition Walk to discover Calvià farmers' traditionsThe programme of activities will kick off on Saturday 5t April with the third edition of the walk to meet local farmers and stockbreeders This is a unique opportunity for those interested in the subject to learn firsthand about the municipality's agricultural activity This activity allows different-profile farmers to share as well as answer questions posed by attendees The walk helps to showcase the professional and personal side of people with a lifestyle deeply connected to both Throughout the week leading up to the fair various activities related to the countryside will take place There will be special training for the livestock sector and a meeting with farmers and stockbreeders at the Town Hall so that the municipality's rural sector can share their concerns and needs the shepherd dog exhibition and competition and the grand popular lamb roast in Plaça de les Collidores d’Oliva square The day will also feature musical performances and activities for the whole family.On Sunday the spotlight will be on the tractor and agricultural machinery exhibition big-heads and giants) parade and the birds of prey exhibition Bars and restaurants will also join in the celebration with a special culinary offer based on local cuisine and the Fair's theme.The Fira d'Oví i Caprí de Calvià is much more than a livestock event: it is a tribute to the municipality's rural identity a meeting point for professionals of the sector and a celebration for all who wish to experience the essence of Calvià Calvià Town Hall has once again announced the Rei En Jaume Awards with the aim of promoting artistic and literary creation as well as fostering cultural activity in the municipality The awards include various categories and have monetary prizes reaching 1.500 euros in most categories in addition to the publication of the winning works in the literary categories The Painting and Photography categories also include the incorporation of the winning works into the municipal artistic heritage and the possibility of exhibiting them in municipal premises The categories are as follows: Rei En Jaume Painting Award; Rei En Jaume Photography Award; Rei En Jaume Young Short Story Award; Rei En Jaume Prize for Narrative in Catalan; Rei En Jaume Prize for Narrative in Spanish; Rei En Jaume Prize for Poetry in Catalan; and Rei En Jaume Prize for Poetry in Spanish three honorary prizes will be awarded without monetary endowment Continuing with the clause introduced last year works generated in whole or in part by artificial intelligence will not be accepted and the organisation may require participants to prove authorship of the submitted works This measure responds to the desire to preserve the authenticity and human value of artistic and literary creation Young Short Story and Poetry works may be submitted until 12th June while the Photography and Painting works may be submitted until 19th June The awards in all categories will be presented at a gala at the end of October The competition's terms and conditions can be found on Calvià Town Hall's website More information Mayor Juan Antonio Amengual welcomed Albert Vich a Calvià Town Hall employee who has been awarded at the 15th National Congress on Innovation and Public Services (CNIS) held in Madrid on 27th and 28th March head of the Town Hall's document management section was awarded for the project entitled Más allá del papel: el gestor documental en la era de la digitalización masiva (Beyond paper: the document manager in the mass digitalisation era) The mayor welcomed Vich along with the rest of his colleagues and thanked him for his efforts to ensure that the Calvià Municipal Archive is currently recognised as one of the best in Spain The award reinforces the work that has been carried out in this area over the past few years develops the role of the document manager in the implementation of both a file processor and an electronic archiving and preservation platform which is currently open to all municipal staff and will soon be open to all citizens will bring together all the documentation currently guarded by the Municipal Archive and the files completed from the OpenCERTIAC municipal processor The Congress brought together more than 1.000 professionals from the public and private sectors at La Nave premises in Madrid with the common goal of sharing experiences presenting innovative solutions and moving towards a more efficient administration focused on the needs of citizens Calvià Town Hall has gone from lacking its own file processor to becoming one of the public institutions with the most information and documentation stored on a new electronic archiving and preservation platform The role of the document manager in the process of massive digitisation of public administration services implies optimal document management and aims to streamline processing and ensure proper documentation preservation a celebration that was born with the aim of highlighting the significant English presence in the municipality and fostering coexistence through culture and shared leisure activities.Following last year's excellent reception the Passeig de la Mar in Palmanova will once again be the venue for this festive day which includes an extensive programme of activities for all ages in a family-friendly and multicultural atmosphere Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in the various activities taking place throughout the day highlighting the British identity and vitality of this community which has a strong presence in the municipality attendees can enjoy a craft market with a varied range of products several parades themed on the legend of Saint George and the Dragon and a selection of live musical performances The musical programme includes performances by Liam and Albie Back to Black (a tribute to Amy Winehouse) and a grand finale with a tribute to Freddy Mercury and visitors to participate in this celebration which seeks to strengthen the ties between the municipality's different communities in a space for meeting Mayor Juan Antonio Amengual emphasises the multicultural nature of the celebration Saint George's festivity reflects the spirit of coexistence and respect that characterises Calvià and reinforces the commitment of all Calvià residents to diversity and integration along with others of a similar nature like Saint Patrick's Day or the Fallas de El Toro enriched by the diverse cultures that inhabit it the next celebrations to take place in Calvià will be on 10th May when Calvià will celebrate Europe Day in Palmanova which will take place on the public estate of Galatzó Calvià celebrates Europe Day with a day full of activities for the whole family and a varied programme of musical performances making the day a celebration of European coexistence one of the most popular activities amongst children will be offered in different time slots throughout the day the 'European Citizen of the Year in Calvià' award will be presented Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy the greatest hits of European music in an afternoon full of rhythm and celebration Calvià reaffirms its commitment to the European values ​​of unity bringing together visitors and residents of all nationalities who live in the municipality on Palmanova's beachfront Calvià hosts several unique annual celebrations on the island that contribute to making the municipality more respectful and Saint George's Day contribute to strengthening local coexistence and improving the integration of people who have decided to make Calvià their home Book Day with a day full of entertainment and activities on Passeig de la Mar in Palmanova this coming Saturday organised by Calvià Town Hall through the Municipal Institute of Education and Libraries (IMEB) will be a meeting point for reading and culture lovers Passeig de la Mar will become a cultural space where attendees can enjoy a wide variety of activities related to the world of books The programme includes the presence of bookstores and an "Ephemeral Library" with the BiblioRoulotte Attendees will be able to enjoy the sale of books and roses The day's entertainment will be provided by Batucada Valkyria and Genobatucada along with the participation of Dimonis Comte Mal who will add a touch of spectacle and Mallorcan tradition to the day The event will also include storytelling sessions with El Dragón que perdió la sonrisa at 11:30 a.m and Les aventures del Pirata Pedorreta at 4:30 p.m a Calvià Town Hall information point will be set up to answer questions about municipal services The council invites residents and visitors to join in this Book Day celebration in Calvià which seeks to promote a love of reading and offer an entertaining literary and cultural experience for the whole family Calvià Town Hall has allocated a total of three million euros in the 2025 budget to undertake improvements to sidewalks and pavements of streets and squares in various areas of the municipality The so-called "Calvià Millora" continues the effort initiated last year in which a similar amount was invested with the aim of renewing and modernising road infrastructure prioritising the safety and comfort of citizens creation of gardened areas or redirection of rainwater Amongst the planned and already implemented actions the complete renewal of sidewalks and asphalt in streets such as Córdoba St in Peguera and a section of Vía Cabrera in Santa Ponça stand out The Town Hall has renewed sidewalks - in some cases complete sections and in others only sections - on Bendinat avenue on Puig de Saragossa avenue in the Galatzó residential estate the pavement of Collidores d'Oliva square in Calvià village an emblematic space where municipal festivals and popular activities are held along with all the public lighting in the area which especially benefits users of the Llar (Senior Citizens' Home) who had problems due to the previous sandstone pavement Electrical and water connections have also been installed for events new platforms have been installed for bus stops with integrated green areas the council has carried out improvement works on sections in poor condition on Ocell del Paradís St Various roads in the municipality that needed renovation due to potholes or because they were severely deteriorated have been resurfaced and Santa Lavinia streets in Costa d'en Blanes; Sa Costa and Mofarès streets in Calvià village; Alcineretes and Vell streets in Es Capdellà; a section of Santa Ponça avenue; several sections of Illes Balears St in the Son Bugadelles industrial estate; and Ratolí St The mayor visited some of these interventions along with others carried out on the Paseo del Mar in Palmanova Juan Antonio Amengual underlined the current Government Team's commitment to improving both the municipality's main avenues and other urban roads so that Calvià can have safe and well-maintained infrastructure With this significant investment in renovation and maintenance works Calvià Town Hall reaffirms its commitment to improving the municipality's public spaces in order to improve the life quality of all Calvià residents through the Calvià Training and Employment Institute (IFOC) launches the free Artificial Intelligence (AI) training and consulting programme  De la teoría a la práctica: cómo integrar la Inteligencia Artificial en tu empresa con éxito (From theory to practice: how to successfully integrate Artificial Intelligence into your business) aimed at entrepreneurs and businesses in the municipality that want to integrate Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation and ensure their competitiveness in an increasingly digital environment participants will receive an access link before the event This webinar marks the beginning of a comprehensive training and consulting programme that includes practical workshops and individual advisory sessions all tailored to the specific needs of each participant The personalised consulting service is aimed at those who have completed any of the programme's training activities and wish to implement Artificial Intelligence solutions in their businesses always based on the criteria established by IFOC's technical staff "From theory to practice: how to successfully integrate Artificial Intelligence into your company," which will run in person at IFOC's Palmanova facilities until June A certificate will be awarded to those attending the training sessions access to the programme will allow free use of La Catarsis Collaborative Coworking Space as a shared workspace to 2 p.m.Introductory course to understand the fundamentals of AI ideal for those who want to get started with this technology to 2 p.m.Course to create impactful presentations using AI and adapting content to the target audience to 2 p.m.Discover how AI enhances the use of Excel with predictive analytics and advanced management of large volumes of data to 2 p.m.Learn how to manage social media with AI to 2 p.m.Learn how to integrate AI tools to generate content and strengthen brand identity in digital strategies 1st edition: Monday, 2nd June and Tuesday, 3rd June, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Explore how to automate repetitive tasks and optimise business workflows using advanced AI technologies.More information: www.ifoc.es Calvià increases the number of taxi driver's licenses in the municipality in view of the tourist season 56 candidates were tested in the first call of the year The future taxi drivers had 50 minutes to answer the questions of the exam that took place in the Casal de Peguera After the publication of the grades and the period of objections the final list of those who passed will be known in approximately ten days Passing the exam confers the taxi driver's license to practice the profession in Calvià those who passed will be able to work from next month as drivers in one of the 214 taxi licenses - 4 of them for adapted transport - that the municipality has Director General of Mobility and Transport of Calvià Town Hall has encouraged "to take part in the second call It is an opportunity to enter a sector with a great demand."This second call will be before the summer as a second chance to which new applicants can apply or those who have not been able to formalise their registration Calvià Town Hall has been recognised at national level thanks to the award given to one of its young employees at the 15th National Congress on Innovation and Public Services (CNIS) held in Madrid on 27th and 28th March The Young Talent Award went to Albert Vich Nicolau head of the document management section of the Town Hall The recognition has been awarded to the project entitled Más allá del papel: el gestor documental en la era de la digitalización masiva (Beyond paper: the document manager in the mass digitalisation era) This project develops the role of the document manager in the implementation of both CLASSEMENT. C’est le Suisse Jan Christen qui s’est imposé en solitaire lors du Trofeo Calvia 2025 (1.1) ce mercredi 29 janvier à Palmanova Le jeune puncheur de la formation UAE Team Emirates XRG s’impose avec 6 secondes d’avance sur l’Italien Christian Scaroni (XDS Astana) et son équipier le Portugais Antonio Morgado Devenez un membre privilégié de TotalVelo profitez et naviguez sans pubs avec des analyses pointues des contenus exclusifs sur les plus grandes épreuves et soutenez un média indépendant.Abonnez-vous maintenant et vivez le cyclisme autrement entend bien répondre à la confiance accordée par les organisateurs de la course rose Après avoir marqué les esprits lors de l’édition 2023 Derek Gee (27 ans) s’apprête à faire son retour sur le Giro 2025 avec une… membre de l’équipe continentale Groupama-FDJ rejoindra les rangs de l’équipe World Tour Groupama-FDJ dès le 1er juin 2025 Calvià Town Hall has organised a Campament de Pasqua (Easter Camp) for children aged 9 to 13 at the Galatzó public estate during these festive seasons has contributed to facilitate family conciliation during the non-school period after Easter offering participants the opportunity to combine leisure learning and nature in a privileged environment Following the success of last year when 139 children and young people were able to enjoy the summer camps experience this year the council will once again offer the opportunity to 176 children and young people aged 9 to 16 to participate in a new edition these camps promise to be the adventure of the summer for them once again children aged 9 to 13 will have access to a multitude of activities and moments of conviviality at the municipal public estate a week for teenagers aged 13 to 16 with guaranteed adventure and fun and activities such as camping under the stars or excursions in the mountains and to the beach The camps at the Galatzó public estate have several objectives such as facilitating the reconciliation of work and family life through a resource that combines leisure activities free time and training in an environment different from the usual; promoting the comprehensive development of participants through physical-sports manual and recreational activities that promote creativity and personal autonomy; promote values ​​such as mutual respect fostering interpersonal relationships between children and young people from different backgrounds; and promote environmental education and ecological awareness through outdoor activities in contact with nature noted that "these camps allow children and young people taking advantage of the facilities at the Galatzó refuge to spend a few days disconnecting from screens and digital devices in a natural setting in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and in contact with nature."  with a schedule that runs from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon with a reduced price of 189,50 € for Calvià residents registered before 1st January 2025 Additional discounts are available for large and single-parent families A detailed list of materials required for each age group is provided please use the following means of contact: telephone 971 68 30 00 More information:  https://www.calvia.com/es/areas-municipales/juventud  Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain Mallorca has officially opened its new MOT (ITV) station in Calvià a facility designed to handle up to 9,000 vehicle inspections per month This marks a significant step in reducing waiting times for inspections across the island Appointments for January and February are already available, and by 2025, the number of annual inspections is expected to increase from 480,000 to 650,000 features four inspection lines for passenger vehicles The Consell de Mallorca has also launched a new online portal for users to book appointments: ITV.Mallorca.es users can schedule inspections and make payments allowing them to go directly to the inspection line without needing to visit the office first The new ITV service contract was awarded in July and The contract with ITV Vega Baja includes the opening of the new Calvià station and a 35 per cent increase in annual inspections across Mallorca The increase in inspections will be supported 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will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Calvià Town Hall will begin the restoration works of the Torrenova tower's public estate an 18.000-square-metre green space located on the coastline between Palmanova and Magaluf which faces the sea and was acquired by expropriation in 2023 for 11 million euros will become a new green lung open to the public The area has outstanding natural and heritage value The first phase of the project includes various actions such as cleaning the surroundings and adapting the area The Town Hall will shore up the existing structures including two abandoned homes by architect Josep Ferragut—listed as Sites of Cultural Interest—and a 17th-century defence tower A project will also be drafted to define the intended uses of the space These first three projects have been funded with almost one million euros from the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS) of the Balearic Government The property offers numerous possibilities that will need to be addressed in the project has highlighted that the objective is to convert this enclave into a public space that serves as a meeting point for both residents and visitors Although the restoration of the estate and its elements is a complex task and will still take some time to be completed the plan is for the space to be preliminarily open to the public after the initial phase of land preparation within a year the Town Hall reinforces its desire to enhance the municipality's emblematic public spaces the Puig de sa Morisca Archaeological Park in whose first phase of renovation 5.7 million euros will be invested The Puig de Sa Morisca Early Childhood and Primary School —Santa Ponça Calvià— will undergo a series of improvements worth 250.000 euros The works will be managed and performed by the IMEB (Municipal Institute of Education and Libraries) thanks to funds provided by the Ministry of Education of the Government of the Balearic Islands This was announced on Friday by the mayor of the municipality at the event celebrating the centre 's 25th anniversary Amengual wanted to reaffirm Calvià's commitment to a quality and innovative public education at the service of the municipality's families The improvements will be implemented and will continue over two years 100.000 euros in renovating the kitchen and installing a cold room "All of this is in response to the letter that the director wrote to the Three Wise Men The institutional event was attended by municipal authorities former mayoress at the time of the school's inauguration in 1999 A plaque commemorating the centre's 25th anniversary was unveiled designed as an environmentally friendly bioclimatic building in 1999 as well as the most notable milestones along the way These included the European award received in 2001 for its innovative trilingual teaching project and its ranking amongst the best pre-education schools in Spain in 2006 The mayor especially thanked the current principal and the entire teaching team for their daily dedication and commitment the school community enjoyed a popular paella organised by the Falla de El Toro and the Casa de Valencia de Calvià as well as free children's workshops and festive-themed entertainment Calvià consolidates the deseasonalisation of tourism activity and records a notable reduction in unemployment of 7.1% in the municipality during the month of March compared to the previous year according to IBESTAT sources This new drop in unemployment in March reinforces the economic model change that is being worked on in Calvià the drops are 24.3% and 52.1% respectively the municipality has achieved a 63.2% reduction in unemployment compared to March 2019 reflecting the impact of active employment policies and the development of tourism activity in the low season as well as the commitment to greater quality and stability in the labour market These percentages are driven by the change in criteria for counting permanent seasonal workers Calvià continues to be the Balearic municipality with the best performance in the latest published unemployment data compared to other municipalities of similar size and characteristics Calvià Town Hall has fulfilled its commitment to bring forward the start of the beach season this year is expected to reaffirm the municipality's position as a benchmark for sustainable and quality tourism throughout all four seasons This past low season have remained open 20% more hotel beds than the previous winter; specifically a total of 3.331 beds in 2024/25 compared to 2.718 in 2023/24 And more than 100 restaurants also remained open in winter demonstrating that the complementary offer is increasingly able to maintain its business operations beyond the summer months places Calvià as one of the municipalities best facing the challenges of deseasonalisation and the economic transformation of its local economy More and more people are coming to Calvià to enjoy the municipality's bounties year-round has expressed his satisfaction with the municipality's latest employment figures He stated that these figures "reflect the work we are doing in terms of the municipality's deseasonalisation," also indicating that one of Calvià's main goals is for permanent seasonal employees to begin working and paying social security contributions year-round "We are on the right track; I think we are getting there," he added This set of indicators reinforces the Town Hall's strategy to diversify the local economy and move towards a tourist destination less dependent on seasonality The sustained improvement in unemployment figures along with increased activity in the hotel industry and in the complementary offer during the traditionally less active months demonstrates that Calvià is managing to transform its economic model into one that is more balanced and oriented towards the well-being of residents and visitors year-round A delegation from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) is currently in Calvià to visit the surroundings where its annual convention will be held next October.During these days the delegation stayed in hotels in Calvià and visited emblematic sites in the municipality they gain insight into the location where the organisation's annual convention will be held will bring together around 450 delegates from British travel agencies and tourism professionals in the municipality of Calvià ABTA Executive Director Mark Tanzer was delighted with the visit and pleased with the fact that Calvià is hosting an event that had not been held in Mallorca since 2011 acted as hosts and explained to ABTA executives the expectations and novelties for the 2025 season such as the remodeling of the Magaluf seafront promenade The congress is funded through the Sustainable Tourism Tax funds (ITS) managed by the Balearic Islands Tourism Strategy Agency (AETIB).ABTA is the main association for Travel Agencies and Tour Operators in the United Kingdom and represents more than 4.300 companies in total Calviá has announced a new plan to modernise tourism by 2027 investing €20 million to attract high-spending travellers and improve local satisfaction Key projects include the renovation of Magaluf Promenade and the refurbishment of Bulevar de Peguera. completion expected by next year. Additional funds will enhance Torá Beach and improve pavements across Calvià by 2025 These efforts aim to diversify tourism, reduce summer seasonality, and attract affluent visitors year-round, particularly from the US, Australia, and South Korea. The area’s average nightly rate rose to €200 in 2024, reflecting a growing luxury tourism sector Calvià currently offers 51,330 hotel rooms Winter operations aim to decrease seasonal fluctuations with 24 hotels open and over 3,300 rooms available The municipality is also welcoming new luxury hotels including the transformation of Mar i Pins into a 5-star Aethos hotel and the opening of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra by Blasson Property Investments Santa Ponça Park will become Purobeach Resort Santa Ponça while Pajarita Group will expand with two new high-quality restaurants in Palmanova 101 restaurants open: a commitment to quality and continuity The Town Hall has published a guide with the establishments operating during these months Calvià breaks records in the low season with a wide gastronomic and hotel offer open all year round The municipality of Calvià continues to consolidate itself as a tourist and gastronomic reference throughout the year thanks to the joint effort of local entrepreneurs and the initiatives promoted by the Town Hall the municipality celebrates a historic milestone: a record number of hotel rooms open during the low season complemented by an outstanding offer of 101 restaurants that remain operational at this time of year In an effort to extend the tourist season and offer residents and visitors quality options during the months of lower attendance the offer ranges from traditional Mallorcan cuisine to international proposals ensuring that each diner finds a gastronomic experience tailored to their needs To facilitate planning and encourage consumption in local restaurants Calvià Town Hall has published on its website a complete list of all establishments open during the low season with detailed information about their location and gastronomic offer This resource is available to all citizens and visitors interested in exploring the municipality's rich and varied offer The Mostra de Cuina de Calvià: key to success One of the pillars that has favoured the opening of restaurants during the low season is the Mostra Calvià an initiative held in the months of October and April This event allows participating restaurants to offer quality menues at reasonable prices attracting both local customers and tourists the economic activity of the sector is boosted and the image of Calvià as a top-level culinary destination is reinforced a destination that is alive all year round Students from CEIP Ses Quarterades in Calvià will discover how life evolves or adapts in extreme conditions with the help of researcher Juan Ángel Vaquerizo with the workshop 'Buscando vida en el universo' (Searching for life in the universe) which aims to raise awareness on the scientific activity carried out in the field of astrobiology participants will be the protagonists for a few minutes of the experiments that lead to the study of the origin of life how impact craters are formed and they will extract DNA just as it is done in biology and chemistry laboratories They will also discover details of the Perseverance Rover successful landing on Mars as well as the Spanish technology that has travelled aboard this mission Ciudad Ciencia is a scientific outreach project by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) that has the collaboration of city councils throughout Spain whose aim is to provide citizens with first-hand knowledge of current scientific and technological developments Ciudad Ciencia has been running since 2012 and is present in 59 Spanish municipalities More information on Ciudad Ciencia activities in Calvià on www.ciudadciencia.es This match took place onRoland-Garros - Court Philippe-Chatrier Vekic (CRO) beat Kostyuk (UKR) and advanced to the Semi-Final Works have now been completed on three new bio-healthy parks located in Costa de la Calma These new facilities are designed to encourage outdoor physical exercise and promote healthy lifestyle habits amongst Calvià residents The bio-healthy parks that have been opened are part of a set of eight projects that also include calisthenics spaces in Santa Ponça The installation and adaptation of these infrastructures have been possible thanks to a Consell de Mallorca grant for the rehabilitation of sports areas these projects have involved a joint investment of 281.844,29€ of which 198.842,84 have been financed by the Consell de Mallorca and 83.001,45€ by Calvià Town Hall through the Institut Calvianer d'Esports (ICE) (Calvià Sports Institute) The works' handover took place on Wednesday and were attended by the Mayor of Calvià Juan Antonio Amengual; the Consell de Mallorca's Second Vice President and Regional Minister of Sports Pedro Bestard; and Calvià's Deputy Mayor for Sports Calvià Town Hall continues progressing in improving its public spaces and promoting sport as a tool for improving health the 9th edition of Half Marathon Magaluf will take place The race will bring together 1.200 participants in its main distances (half marathon and 10 kilometres) the maximum allowed for this occasion.The race is already one of the most popular in the Balearic Islands and bases its success on a wide range of services for athletes the number of participants from outside the island has skyrocketed with nearly 60% of participants from outside Mallorca.Registrations have sold out the maximum capacity for the main race would be 1.200 participants The circuits integrate the most prominent avenues and beach promenades of Magaluf and Palmanova Two main distances and a children's raceThe race has three courses The Half Marathon begins on the athletics track and runs between Magaluf finishing at the Magaluf athletics track.The 10 km race follows a very fast urban circuit and also finishes at the Magaluf athletics track.In addition which takes place on the same athletics track The race has established itself as one of the events with the greatest tourism and sports reach in the municipality by the fact that more than 60% of the participants are from outside the island Fifty-nine nationalities will be represented in the race organisers are working on parallel activities which help participants generate an economic impact in the area and stay longer in the destination.The edition's noveltiesThe 2025 edition of Half Marathon Magaluf will bring some novelties There will be more entertainment venues with local music groups which will serve to create a lively atmosphere.New services are also being incorporated to enhance the race experience such as local products at refreshment stations and personalised experiences.Organisation sponsorship and supportThe Half Marathon Magaluf is organised by Fundación Calvià 365 and Ajuntament de Calvià with the support of the Federació Balear de Atletismo (Balearic Athletics Federation) This race would not be possible without the invaluable help of the municipality's sports clubs nor without the entities responsible for safety and emergencies at the event (Local Police and without the collaboration of Calvià citizens the island’s tourism industry is dependent on seasonal Mallorca wants to attract a higher-value tourist – the business traveller Which is why Calvià (a municipality in Mallorca) hosting ABTA’s annual Travel Convention in October 2025 is a win for the region The event will bring more than 400 delegates to Magaluf centred at the newly-renovated Meliá Calvià Beach and Meliá South Beach hotels Previous editions of this event have generated upwards of £1.5m in direct spending for the host destination It’s the first time the UK travel association has returned to Mallorca since 2011 An ABTA delegation visited Calvià earlier this year to inspect venues and explore local landmarks including the Finca Galatzó public estate alongside Deputy Mayor Elisa Montserrat and Director General of Tourism Carmen Peñas Mayor Amengual announced that their goal is to establish the area as a destination for MICE tourism Local government is now pushing for deseasonalisation and a shift away from the image of a “fly-and-flop” resort town to a premium Recent investments include the €18m Purobeach Resort Santa Ponsa – opening summer 2025 with 160 rooms Two new restaurants by the Pajarita Group will also open in Palmanova this spring focused on fresh local cuisine in high-end settings Calvià now offers multiple business-ready venues: Sala Palmanova (280 capacity) Casal de Peguera (500 capacity) and several luxury hotels with full meeting facilities – including the Hilton Mallorca Galatzó and Gran Meliá de Mar Calvià has a number of natural and cultural attractions. These include hiking in the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana and exploring the Illes Malgrats marine reserve. Visitors can explore the Finca Galatzó a public estate and a key part of the island’s natural and archaeological heritage  With natural appeal and growing MICE infrastructure Calvià could be a key part of Mallorca’s transition – from bathing suits to dinner suits You must be logged in to post a comment Issue 136 – May/June 2025 Issue 135 – March/April 2025 Died 4th February 2025 peacefully at his late residence.Dearly beloved husband of the late Joan Loving father of Sarah and cherished grandfather of Sofia uncle and friend to many.Claudio's remains will be reposing at his late residence Ardglass from 12 noon on Wednesday 12th February 2025 until removal on Thursday 13th February at 12.30pm to Roselawn Crematorium for Service at 2pm.Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.Very deeply regretted by his daughter Share this sad news with friends and loved ones Visit Website [email protected] Link Calvià will become the centre of international speedcubing on 5th and 6th April 2025 with the celebration of an official championship in the Sala Palmanova endorsed by the World Cube Association (WCA) will bring together more than 100 competitors from 16 nationalities over the weekend to compete in the different official categories Speedcubing is the discipline that challenges participants to solve the Rubik's Cube and its many variants in the shortest time possible competitors will be able to compete in categories as diverse as 2x2 as well as more complex shapes such as Pyraminx Competitors will also have the opportunity to demonstrate their skill by solving the 3x3 cube with just one hand or even blindfolded organised by the Mallorca Speedcubing Association in collaboration with the WCA and the Spanish Speedcubing Association promises to be a spectacle for Rubik's Cube enthusiasts and an attractive event for the general public visitors can enjoy the excitement of the competitions and the talent of the world's best speedcubers capable of solving the famous puzzle in a matter of seconds This event reflects Calvià's commitment to promoting cultural and sporting activities that enhance the municipality's tourist offer and contribute to reducing seasonality those interested can visit the Speedcubing Mallorca's social media Calvià Town Hall and the Asociación Seniors Españoles para la Cooperación Técnica (SECOT Balears) (Spanish Seniors Association for Technical Cooperation) have signed a new collaboration agreement today to develop a comprehensive awareness-raising and mentoring programme aimed at entrepreneurs and companies in the municipality The agreement has been signed by the mayor of Calvià which will come into force tomorrow and will have an initial duration of one year is endowed with 4.000 euros and continues the fruitful collaboration between both institutions that began in August 2020 the results of which have been very positively valued by both parties A comprehensive programme to support entrepreneurship  promoted by the Calvià Training and Employment Institute (IFOC) includes several lines of action aimed at promoting entrepreneurship Amongst the highlighted activities are the Genera un modelo de negocio ganador (Create a winning business model) workshops which will train participants in the use of the Lienzo del Modelo de Negocio (Business Model Canvas) tool and will act as a jury to assess the business models presented a personalised mentoring and consulting service will be offered for people referred by the IFOC as well as several specific training courses in entrepreneurship there will be active participation in the Calvià Emprèn Competition contributing to the development of innovative projects Senior experience at the service of new projects  SECOT Balears will contribute the experience of its volunteers to the programme: professionals from various economic sectors who after completing their professional careers wish to contribute to business development by offering their services free of charge The agreement thus channels the commitment of both institutions to promote viable entrepreneurial initiatives and contribute to the sustainable economic development of the municipality of Calvià the official presentation of the III International Wrestling Tournament ‘Isla de Mallorca - Ajuntament de Calvià’ which will be held on Saturday 5th April at the Galatzó municipal sports centre The event will feature 325 athletes from 13 countries and the president of the Balearic Federation of Olympic Wrestling and Associated Events Eusebio Capel spoke during the tournament presentation ceremony The competition will run continuously from 9:30 a.m in both men's and women's Olympic freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions the mayor stated that "Calvià has long linked its present and future tourism development to sport." He explained that "year after year the municipality continues to attract sports competitions and tourists making Calvià a hub for competitions and preseason training camps for international clubs and athletes." Beyond its tourist appeal Calvià sees sport as a tool for integration thanks to the work of the local club - Club de Lucha Olímpica Costa de Calvià - and the Balearic Federation of Olympic Wrestling Calvià hosts a tournament in this discipline" he added Ajuntament de Calvià and Fundació Calvià 365 and has the collaboration of the Spanish Wrestling Federation the General Directorate of Sports and the Higher Council of Sports which is consolidating its position as an important event in the international grassroots wrestling calendar reinforces Calvià's role as a benchmark in educational sport and in the promotion of values such as effort The Falla de El Toro celebrates its 32nd anniversary in an edition marked by the remembrance of the DANA victims in Valencia under the slogan «Un crit d’esperança» La Casa de Valencia in Calvià has held numerous events and collections of goods and food that have been sent to the neighbouring community Both are the work of the Manacor artist Toni Galmés The main falla is called Per Naturalea and is inspired by the work of the renowned Fallas creator Pere Baenas brings together fictional icons such as Son Goku An intense line-up of activities has been scheduled for the weekend with parades mascletàs (firework displays) - led by Pirotècnia Valenciana from Llanera de Ranes - the traditional paella competition on Sunday midday and the Gran Nit de Foc (Great Night of Fire) with a fireworks display on the same day starting at 9 p.m The main cast of the Fallas commission is made up of the president Óscar Blanco the (children's) Fallera Mayor Infantil Claudia Sancho The Falla de El Toro has been twinned with those of García Lorca-Oltà (Valencia) and La Font (Pego) Programme Friday 28th March Programme Saturday 29th March Programme Sunday 30th March Four new street lamps with LED lights have also been installed in Plaza Santa Ponça Calvià Town Hall continues to support the improvement of energy efficiency and the modernisation of public lighting in the municipality 27 sodium vapour lights have been replaced with LED lights in Plaza Collidores d'Oliva square in Calvià village.This action allows a significant reduction in energy consumption since LED technology is more efficient and sustainable the new lights provide better light quality increasing the safety and comfort of the residents and visitors of the square.Four new LED streetlights have also been installed in Plaza Santa Ponça in response to requests from residents for better lighting in this area which until now had somewhat reduced visibility at night This improves both road safety and the comfort of drivers and pedestrians reducing dark spots and offering more uniform and efficient lighting more than 40 local restaurants will offer an exquisite variety of menues so that residents and visitors can discover the diversity and gastronomic richness of Calvià municipality the chefs of the different participating establishments have prepared delicious proposals with fresh and seasonal ingredients visitors will be able to enjoy three types of menues: • Mostra menu of the day: the lighter option which gives its name to the event and consists of a starter • Gastro Menu: a tasting experience that presents the most emblematic dishes of each establishment All prices set by the restaurants represent a 20% discount on the regular price that they would have outside La Mostra Calvià many of the gastronomic offers are adapted to include vegan gluten-free options and children's menues in order to try to cover different dietary needs and ensure that more people can enjoy this event La Mostra Calvià runs throughout the municipality being held in different locations every weekend All the information about the participating restaurants and their menues can be found on the website: https://visitcalvia.org/la-mostra-calvia/ and through the event’s social networks @LaMostraCalvia La Mostra's good acceptance amongst the municipality’s restaurants and customers - both residents and tourists - has allowed it to consolidate itself in the gastronomic calendar of Mallorca the Town Hall has presented the event coinciding with the Berlin Tourism Fair (ITB) where it has received a great response from the specialised press One of La Mostra's current format successes is based on the enormous variety of cuisines that participate in each edition which is a reflection of the social reality of Calvià the municipality with the largest number of nationalities present amongst its population those who take part in La Mostra Calvià have the option of choosing restaurants such as Asian The qualitative leap in Calvià's gastronomic offer has been reflected in an increasing number of people visiting the municipality's restaurants to enjoy their menus throughout the year more than a hundred establishments have remained open which is evidence that the complementary offer has an increasing capacity to keep its business operating beyond the summer months to reinforce its activity during those "extremes" of the season with two events in April and October that will once again be a success in the edition that takes place as of the last weekend of March • The municipality will go from 18 to 19 entities the first time that there have been any changes since 1996• The entity will have 4.000 of the municipality's 53.491 residents  Son Caliu is closer to being considered an entity of the municipality of Calvià This means that the area will be formally delimited and will have its new name Calvià will go from 18 to 19 official areas this being the first change in this regard since 1996 The qualification of entity arises from the request of the Asociación de Vecinos de Son Caliu 5 y 6 (Son Caliu Residents Association 5 and 6) Son Caliu will be comprised to the west by Palmanova (from Roses Bermejo St.) and to the east by Costa d'en Blanes (up to Saragossa St.) It covers the areas on both sides of the Palma-Andratx regional road (the section of the popular promenade between roundabouts 5 and 6) and includes the sports facilities accessed via Saragossa St the commercial area and the Vilas Tennis Academy sports facilities are also integrated The area will have around 4.000 residents of the 53.491 in the municipality which will place it sixth in population as it includes Ses Planes All of this will be notified to the residents by regular mail has welcomed the fact that "a historic request from the residents has been met" It is expected that the project can be formalised once the administrative procedures have been resolved and it has been submitted to the Plenary Session again The INE (National Institute of Statistics) Registry and Correos (post office) will then be notified The 18 areas to which Son Caliu will join are: Badia de Palma (Cala Vinyes) Book Day with a day full of entertainment and activities on Passeig de la Mar in Palmanova on Saturday the Passeig de la Mar will become a cultural space where attendees can enjoy a wide variety of activities related to the world of books The Town Hall invites residents and visitors to join this Book Day celebration in Calvià The Calvià City Council has launched the call for the Excellence Awards 2024 aimed at recognizing and rewarding local businesses for their innovation and contribution to the economic development of the municipality Registrations are free and open to all businesses in Calvià with the goal of promoting and raising the profile of local commerce The Calvià City Council has opened registrations for the Excellence Awards 2024 aimed at highlighting and promoting the role of local businesses These awards are designed to recognize the contributions of Calvià's businesses to the economic and social development of the municipality The Excellence Awards feature five categories: Innovative Business Each category focuses on specific characteristics such as innovation The process will culminate in the selection of three finalists per category who will receive a promotional feature about their businesses at no cost chosen by a jury of representatives from the City Council will be announced at the Excellence Gala 2024 The awards include a statuette designed by artist Carlos Terroba and a cash prize of €300 Registrations are free and can be submitted through the official Calvià City Council website Interested participants can fill out the forms available in the related files. Applications can be processed through municipal offices or online Further information regarding required documents and eligibility can be found in the General Regulatory Bases published in the Official Bulletin of the Balearic Islands on August 24 with the municipality’s beaches open and equipped with services the tourist season is declared inaugurated German tourists —who account for 80 percent of visitors to the area— have arrived which has led to the early opening of hotels This confirms the trend predicted by agents in the source market at the last tourism fair in Berlin (ITB) in March The German market has accepted the rise in hotel room prices—which could reach up to 25 percent over the last five years—in favour of a demand for higher quality the price per night in Peguera increased by 9 percent a gradual and sustained increase in tourists planning their vacations in autumn and winter is forecast as was already evident from last year's October occupancy data with more than 80 percent being 4 or 5 stars Peguera – Cala Fornells represents 21 percent with 10.810 (66,50 percent are 4 and 5 stars) there is excitement in the sector and the feeling is very positive the optimism that was perceived in Berlin is now seen with excellent occupancy rates We have a 'controlled' optimism that we hope to confirm shortly with the official data," said the mayor of Calvià Peguera has gained commercial weight in the municipality it has the largest market in Calvià with more than 200 stalls This is added to the wide range of restaurants shops and services that are concentrated along the 1.300 metres of Bulevar Peguera The Councillor for Commerce and Activities and head of the Peguera area has stated that the town has become an "attractive reference point for residents and visitors from the most basic items to anything you might want to buy and it is also open to the rest of Mallorca