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Swim in crystal-clear waters at Mallorcaâs hidden Blue Flag beach paradise
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 09:52:00Located in the southeast of Mallorca, Cala sa Nau has established itself as a natural treasure for those seeking an alternative to Mallorcaâs crowded beaches. This idyllic spot, renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs, offers a unique experience that blends tranquillity with stunning Mediterranean scenery.
The Mallorcan cove has retained its pristine character thanks to a short walk from the nearest car park. Its fine golden sand mixed with small pebbles creates a striking visual contrast that captivates visitors. The absence of commercial facilities such as beach bars or sunbed rentals has helped preserve its natural stateâa quality increasingly valued in overdeveloped tourist destinations.
Cala sa Nauâs environmental quality is confirmed by its Blue Flag status, certifying the purity of its waters and the cleanliness of the surrounding area, ensuring a safe experience for swimmers. This recognition, combined with the richness of its underwater life, makes it a favourite spot for snorkellers and divers keen to explore Mediterranean biodiversity under optimal conditions.
Cala sa Nauâs strategic location in a less developed area has allowed it to maintain its typical Mediterranean vegetation. The surrounding pine forests provide natural shade during the hottest hours and host a variety of native species, creating a unique microclimate that encourages rest and contemplation.
According to the Balearic Tourism Department, less crowded coves like Cala sa Nau saw a 15% increase in visitors in 2024, reflecting a growing trend towards sustainable tourism and environmentally conscious travel. This rise in popularity is driven by travellers seeking authentic experiences and valuing peace and quiet over conventional tourist services.
Beyond swimming in its crystal-clear waters, Cala sa Nau offers numerous opportunities for nature lovers and hikers. Trails linking nearby coves such as Cala Mitjana or Cala Domingos provide spectacular views of the Mallorcan coastline while winding through well-marked paths lined with pines and native vegetation.
The gently sloping seabed makes it an ideal destination for families with children, who can safely enjoy the shallow areas near the shore. The clear waters also allow easy observation of fish and small marine creatures without venturing too far, turning every swim into an educational glimpse of the Mediterranean ecosystem.
During quieter monthsâApril to June and September to OctoberâCala sa Nau reveals its most authentic and serene side, with pleasant temperatures and moderate visitor numbers. These periods are particularly recommended by locals and knowledgeable travellers seeking to avoid the summer crowds while still enjoying good weather.
Visiting this natural gem requires a bit of planning. Located around 65 kilometres from Palma, it is accessible by car to a designated car park, from where a 15-minute walk leads directly to the cove. Far from being a drawback, this short trek helps regulate visitor numbers and preserve the environment.
Public transport from nearby towns such as Porto Cristo or Cala dâOr is available, although schedules vary by season, so it is advisable to check in advance. Local companies also offer boat trips, allowing visitors to admire the cliffs from the sea before landing at the cove.
For those seeking a fuller experience, experts recommend planning a route that includes several coves in the area, dedicating a whole day to exploring this stretch of coastline, which showcases some of Mallorcaâs most stunning landscapes. Combining coastal hikes with swims in different coves allows visitors to fully appreciate the geological and scenic diversity of the southeast.
Fly to Mallorca this winter â' Flights from 21⬠from Europe, 160⬠from New York
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 11:41:52Air Europa has launched a fresh edition of its âTime to Flyâ campaign, offering flights from 21⬠across Europe and from $187.30 USD (160â¬) from New York to Mallorca, ma king it one of the airlineâs most competitive fare promotions yet.
The promotion runs until 14 September, letting travellers secure discounted fares for journeys stretching into next spring. Domestic flights to and from Madrid start at 21⬠one-way, while European capitals are available from 25â¬.
For US travellers, Mallorca flights start at $187.30 USD. Caribbean, Central, and South American destinations are also on promotion. Promotions on short- and medium-haul fares are valid until 29 May 2026, and long-haul fares until 12 June 2026.
Residents of the Balearic and Canary Islands continue to benefit from statutory special rates for mainland connections, which can be combined with promotional fares, making Mallorca even more accessible.
All promotional fares apply to return tickets only. Intercontinental routes are operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, while shorter flights use the Boeing 737, ensuring a comfortable journey for all travellers.
Repairs on Pont del Bimil·lenari to start in October
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 12:35:16Despite worries over the regionâs autumn rainfall, Elche is set to begin major repair works on the Pont del Bimil·lenari in October. The bridge links the city centre with western districts and carries over 16,000 vehicles daily, but it has long suffered from sinkholes and subsidence, causing ongoing concern among residents.
The project is expected to last six months, and itâs been allocated â¬2.5 million by the City Council. The work will focus on 1,300 square metres of the bridgeâs surface, replacing damaged concrete slabs and reinforcing the structure with new support columns. In addition, to prevent erosion and maintain long-term safety, the Vinalopó river embankment will be stabilised.
Even with October traditionally being a month of heavy rain in the Valencian Community, including potential DANA storms, city officials insist that repairs cannot be postponed. Councillor Claudio Guilabert, who noted that temporary fixes are no longer sufficient, emphasised the importance of the bridge as a primary route for commuters and emergency services.
Residents are being warned of possible traffic diversions, temporary closures, and congestion in alternative routes during the project. The City Council stresses that the investment is essential for the safety and future stability of Elcheâs infrastructure. Once complete, the Pont del Bimil·lenari will offer a safer, more reliable crossing for thousands of daily commuters.
ELX OASIS to modernise Elcheâs water management
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 12:30:28Elcheâs water management system is getting a modern upgrade, with a â¬2.1 million grant for the new ELX OASIS project. The initiative, which is led by the municipal company Aigües dâElx, is set to improve efficiency, water quality, and digital control of the supply and wastewater networks.
Running from October 2025 to June 2026, the project forms part of the European NextGenerationEU-funded PERTE (Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation) programme. The total investment is expected to reach â¬3.2 million, with the municipal company covering additional costs such as training, staff, and communications.
From extraction and treatment to distribution, sanitation, and reuse, ELX OASIS will introduce cutting-edge technologies across the water cycle. The potable water network will be fully sectorised, up from 85 per cent, which will enable faster detection of leaks and other issues. Remote meter reading for municipal irrigation systems and large consumers will also improve water consumption monitoring.
In an effort to support environmental protection and early incident response, the sanitation system will benefit from a digital platform that will continuously monitor networks and discharges, particularly during heavy rainfall. The project also digitalises Elcheâs Anti-Flood Plan, providing centralised, data-driven tools for more resilient water management.
With this, Elche is reinforcing sustainability, efficiency, and transparency in its water management program. By promoting a circular economy in water use, ELX OASIS is expected to deliver long-term benefits for residents and the environment.
Osaka defeats Gauff in US Open
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 13:23:42TWO-TIME US Open champion, Japanâs Naomi Osaka, overpowered 21-year-old US powerhouse Coco Gauff in a nail-biting match that eliminated the latter from the fourth and final Grand Slam tennis event, the US Open 2025. Osaka knocked out Gauff in a 6-3 6-2 victory, propelling her to the New York quarter finals.
Osaka took advantage of Gauffâs weak forehand to overpower the younger player, propelling her to victory. Gauff showed a comparatively subdued performance in contrast. This victory would mark the first time Osaka has won the fourth round of a major since the 2021 Australian open, which she went on to win. Before this victory, Osaka ranked 24th in the world, and has now secured her spot among the top 20.
Osaka has in recent years opened up about her disappointment in her own performance and feeling like there is something missing despite playing well. However, she says, since playing against â' and defeating â' Samsonova in Montreal at the end of July, she has amped up her efforts even more and ended up being the best fighter she can be.
This victory is especially significant for Osaka, who is recently returning from a 17-month maternity leave after giving birth to her daughter, Shai, in 2023.
Liverpool sign Isak for history
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 12:41:18Liverpool have done it once more.
After breaking the Premier League transfer record earlier this summer for Florian Wirtz, the club have gone even bigger with the signing of Alexander Isak.
The Swedish striker joined from Newcastle United for a package worth around â¬144 million. That makes him the fourth most expensive footballer of all time, behind only Neymar, Mbappe, and Dembele.
For Isak, it ends a turbulent summer. He skipped Newcastleâs pre-season tour, trained alone, went on strike, and even posted a statement confirming his desire to leave. The Magpies, who had signed him from Spanish club Real Sociedad in 2022 for â¬77.5 million, held firm for weeks before finally agreeing to let him go. Real Sociedad will also pocket around â¬15 million thanks to a sell-on clause.
The move comes after Isakâs best season yet: 27 goals and six assists in 42 matches, including the winner in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool that gave Newcastle their first domestic trophy in 70 years (2-1). But despite his hero status, tensions with the clubâs hierarchy and a promised but undelivered contract extension pushed him towards Anfield.
At 25, Isak arrives in his prime. He has signed a deal until 2031 and will wear the number nine shirt under coach Arne Slot. For Liverpool, itâs not just about the goals. Isak brings pace, link-up play, and a physical presence that makes him one of the most complete forwards in Europe.
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Antas gears up for Cabezo MarÃa event
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 13:11:51THE CHARMING town of Antas is gearing up for its amazing pilgrimage of Cabezo MarÃa on Sunday, September 7. The Fair promises to be a blowout cultural and traditional event, with 16 floats, dozens of horsemen, and around a thousand participants. The residents will bring their patron saint to the town in order to preside over the annual festivities.
Overall, children and families will have a wide variety of activities in which to participate, and will be able to enjoy them at a reduced price. The lineup includes a magician, several dance nights with salsa and bachata lessons, as well as one other event dedicated to more traditional rhythms. Various local artists will take the stage, including a DJ, a childrenâs show programme, and many others in order to inaugurate this special event for the Antas neighbours.
The annual pilgrimage fair is a series of days for socialising, coming together, and sharing joy among all the Antas residents. Classic and traditional elements will make up the Fair with an air of buzzing excitement, and for five days, Antas will become the talk of the region. The aim of the Fair, apart from keeping Antas traditions alive, is to unabashedly spread joy among everyone in Antas, resident and visitor alike.
The ferry frenzy in Santa Pola continues
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 12:41:33Santa Polaâs port is known for its lively ferry ticket sellers, but new rules introduced by the Generalitat Valenciana aimed at curbing the chaos have yet to calm the scene. Introduced this August to âregulariseâ decades of rowdy sales practices, the measures include acrylic screens and restrictions on leaving the ticket booths.
Sellers have long filled the main street of the port, shouting prices and schedules for trips to the island of Tabarca. At peak summer season, around 10,000 visitors arrive daily from Alicante, Benidorm, and Torrevieja to the Santa Pola port, the main departure point to Tabarca.
Under the new rules, sellers can only operate from the main counter, behind acrylic screens with a small hand opening. They are not allowed to leave the booths, display signs outside the screens, or shout at potential customers. However, within days of the regulationâs implementation, sellers started breaking the rules and raising their voices again to attract ticket buyers.
Opinions are mixed. Some sellers argue that the measures have levelled the playing field. On the other hand, locals believe the situation remains largely unchanged. Authorities hope that ongoing port projects and further regulations will eventually bring order to the popular tourist hub.
Albox gears up for the RomerÃa de Saliente
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 12:25:04A MAJOR turnout is expected in Albox for the RomerÃa de la Virgen del Saliente, a pilgrimage that will see hundreds of residents and visitors in Albox climb up to the Pico de Saliente to the Monastery, a majestic sanctuary located high up on the mountain overseeing the municipality. Each year, the event is a major draw and a callback to Albox tradition, and many residents and visitors look forward to it annually. The event is nocturnal, happening during the evening of September 7 and the small hours of September 8.
In total, the participants will traverse nearly 20 kilometres, beginning from the main plaza of Albox and up to the Saliente Monastery where they will be reunited with the patron saint of Albox, the Saliente Virgin. All the while, the residents and neighbours will socialise and stay active. The event is expected to last until 2:00pm on September 8.
The Albox Town Hall has been working tirelessly to make the event one to remember, with special illumination installations, maintenance of main roads, and, of course, creating a nighttime bus route so excited participants can easily make their way to the meeting spots for the grand event. The Town Hall will also have officers and health professionals on the scene, ensuring public safety in the midst of the celebrations.
The route is also a popular hiking spot for local athletes. This yearâs RomerÃa, or pilgrimage, promises to be a special cultural and traditional event that will unite both seasoned participants and newcomers, all under one same journey to the Pico de Saliente, to see the sun rise over Albox.
Guardia Civil dismantles contract scam
PUBLISHED: 2025-09-02 13:04:16THE GUARDIA CIVIL have uncovered and dismantled a scam involving fraudulent electricity contracts. The perpetrator, an employee of a customer acquisition company located in Huercal-Overa, used victimsâ personal data to open false contracts.
In January of this year, a 67-year-old woman reported that she had received a payment letter for the amount of â¬330 for an electricity contract in Ciudad Real that she had never applied for. Allegedly, the suspect, 60, located in Valladolid, had provided a photocopy of the womanâs ID, as well as a document with her forged signature. The fraud was carried out with an accomplice located in Sevilla, 47, who provided the telephone line that was used to validate the contracts.
The two suspects were allegedly in the process of activating five more contracts. Thanks to the Guardia Civil, as well as the womanâs complaint, they were successfully discovered and stopped.
The Huercal-Overa Court will continue with the legal proceedings and investigation of these two individuals. As for the public, officials remind them to take extreme caution keeping in mind the recent rise in cyber crime: avoid providing personal information during commercial calls without verifying the identity of the company and avoid making payments through means other than those normally used. Bank transactions should also regularly be reviewed. The Guardia Civil also regularly releases warnings and tips to the public about new and creative scams being used by thieves.
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