Beachgoers on Mallorca are stung again and again by fire jellyfish. If this happens, specialists recommend rinsing the wound with salt water first. The affected area should then be cooled. However, pieces of ice should not be placed directly on the skin, but on a cloth to avoid frostbite. Allergic reactions may also occur, but this need not be the case.
Other methods suggested on the Internet after a sting can be counterproductive. For example, rubbing sand on the wound can make the condition worse. Fresh water or urine should also be avoided as they will only further irritate the wound.
The luminous jellyfish or fire jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) is one of the most common species of jellyfish off the coast of Mallorca. It glows in the dark and has long tentacles. Touching them with their tentacles is painful and can cause scars. However, the Portuguese galley is far more dangerous, but is rarely washed up on the beaches of Mallorca.
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