Lost something valuable on the beach?

Tourists around the globe dread the moment their favourite ring disappears from off their finger. It could be in the sand or the sea... where do you start looking?

Thankfully, www.detectorist.eu can help with a worldwide network of metal detecting enthusiasts who try to hunt down the missing heirloom.

The site has many success stories of recoveries in areas with what seems impossible odds. The beaches of Paguera for example!

Now news reaches us of a gold ring found in Alcudia.

Do you know a Victoria who got married on January 12th 2008? If so, has her husband lost his wedding band?

Find out more via this post on Facebook.

Alcudia Hosts Ironman Expo & Race from Thursday

Swimming, cycling, and running: one's enough us but for the Ironman athletes - all 2,000+ of them, this sports event is like a walk in the park. This coming Saturday - May 11th - sees the Thomas Cook Ironman 70.3 triathlon taking place in Alcudia.

The event starts with a swimming course located in the harbour. This is followed by a bike race that takes the athletes up and down the mountains of Mallorca in a single looping course. It ends in a thrilling 3 lap run along the beach.

The Ironman Expo, located on the waterfront promenade of Alcudia, offers sports clothing, sports equipment, sports accessories, food, and services, and opens on Thursday, May 9th.