Special visitor rates Room for music

INCA’S new youth centre will have three rehearsal rooms for local bands.

The council is currently working on enlarging the Casal de Joves located in the old ice factory to provide more services and activities for young people.

This includes renting out the building opposite the current Casal to create a new multi­purpose hall, a space for artistic creation and accommodation quarters as well as three practice rooms for musicians ­ a key facility consider­ ing the problems usually faced by bands when it comes to finding somewhere to rehearse.

“The rehearsal rooms are an ongoing demand by local musicians,” declared Inca Mayor Virgilio Moreno, adding that “the other spaces will gradually take shape as the users move in and make them their own.”

A series of open days have been organised at the Casal for local young people to visit the centre and discuss plans for the new installations.

THE Balearic Islands smashed four records for renewable energy production over Easter.

On Saturday April 8, the various solar panel installations dotted around the islands plus other sources generated more than half the region’s energy requirements, which had never happened before.

According to figures published by the Spanish Electricity Board and the Balearic Islands Energy Transition department, Wednesday already beat

ONCE again this year, Palma Hotel Association (ASHPAMA) is offering special rates to exhibitors taking part in the Palma International Boat Show, which will take place from April 27 to 30 in the Moll Vell.

The hotel association is providing information about its facilities on the Palma International Boat Show website, offering visitors a wide variety of accommodation options to suit their needs and budgets.

From luxury hotels in the old town to urban establishments near the sea, ASHPAMA’s hotels have a high

The power of the sun

the existing record for solar energy production with 193 megawatts.

Each consecutive day broke the previous day’s record, culminating on the Saturday with 196.5 megawatts produced at 1.25pm and with solar power covering the entire energy demands of the islands for three hours.

Experts point out the significance of the fact that the Balearics are about to break the 200 ­ megawatt threshold, which will undoubtedly occur over the coming months. standard of quality and service. They also offer discounts to exhibitors at the fair.

Despite the positive trend, both the Govern and renewable energy companies insist on the importance of speeding up licence and installation processes to continue shifting away from reliance on fossil fuels.

The commitment to quality tourism is also reflected in the profile of the associated hotels, most of which are four or five stars. In this way, ASHPAMA promotes sustainable and responsible tourism that seeks to preserve and respect the natural environment of the city and the coexistence with residents.

For more information visit www.palmainternational boatshow.com.