Officials in Majorca are seeking to maintain calm on the island today after three small bombs went off in the capital Palma.
The government of the Balearic Islands said two low-level explosive devices were placed in the toilets of restaurants yesterday with a third, also a low-powered device, in the underground area of the main square.
No casualties were reported, and there was little damage.
The explosions were blamed on Basque separatist group Eta and came just over a week after the organisation killed two police officers on the island in attacks aimed at bringing fear to tourists at the height of the holiday season.
The Spanish government delegation on the Balearic Islands said that “due to the low power of the devices we can deduce that the terrorists’ objective was not to cause direct damage to people through their actions”, according to a spokeswoman in London.
She added: “The different security forces continue to work to find the authors of these last attacks in Majorca.
“Additionally, on behalf of the government of the Balearic Islands, we want to give all our support to owners, employees and customers of all the establishments affected today.
“As a consequence of this event, the increased security measures already in place will remain and be increased further.
“However, both the airport and the rest of the infrastructure for tourists will continue to run normally, so tourists and visitors can continue without changes to their holiday plans,” she said.
The regional government has created a new tourist information toll-free hotline for those already in Majorca or in Spain - 900 900 365. This is also available abroad with regular rates to Spain dialling the international code of Spain (+34).
The service is available from Mondays to Saturdays between 10am and 6pm.
PA