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The cockroach in the Balearics: an (almost) fond ode to the island bug
Species, the summer peak linked to sewer works, prevention without harsh chemicals, and who to call: the guide to cockroaches in the Balearics.
Mosquitoes in the Balearics: the enemy of your summer nights, explained
The tiger mosquito, the real but measured health risk, the season and prevention: the guide to a peaceful summer in the Balearics.
Jellyfish on Balearic beaches: how to recognise, react and protect yourself
Recognising the Pelagia noctiluca, reacting to a sting the official way, and the apps that help you avoid jellyfish-heavy beaches in the Balearics.
SOS, I've had an accident in the Balearics: the guide to the right reflexes
Call 112, give a clear location on your island, fill in the accident report, and know the hospitals by island: the right reflexes for an accident in the Balearics.
Getting around the Balearics: bus, train, metro, ferries without breaking the bank
Free network in Mallorca in 2026, inter-island ferries, and transport in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera: the guide to moving smart around the Balearics.
Tap water in the Balearics: taste, limescale and what it does to your skin
Drinkable but very hard: drinking tap water in the Balearics, the differences between islands, and what to do about taste, skin and your home.
Shared mobility in the Balearics: bikes, mopeds, scooters and ride-hailing
What is available for shared use in Palma and on the islands, and the new 2026 rules for e-scooters and ride-hailing in the Balearics.
Moving to the Balearics with your pet: papers, ferry, plane and rules
The paperwork, then the real headache of an archipelago: ferry and plane transport, and local rules (beaches, restricted breeds, public transport).
Internet and mobile in the Balearics: which provider to choose
Network coverage varies sharply between islands, from 85% in Ibiza to under 50% in Menorca for fast 5G. Here is how to choose your provider in the Balearics.
Retiring to the Balearic Islands: pension, tax, what to know
Your UK or US pension keeps paying normally, taxation depends on the treaty and the type of pension, and the S1 form opens your healthcare: the guide to retiring in the Balearics.
Moving to the Balearics: shipping your furniture
EU and Irish movers need no customs formalities; British and American movers can use a duty-free transfer-of-residence relief. Either way, expect a real ferry crossing cost.
Driving a car in the Balearics: licence, Ibiza quotas, Palma's low-emission zone, ferry
Licence rules, Ibiza and Formentera's summer vehicle quotas, Palma's low-emission zone, the ferry crossing and charging: everything to drive stress-free in the Balearics.