Vermuterias in Palma
Vermuterias in Palma are back! When I think of vermouth (or “vermut” if you’re Catalan), I think of Italy´s Cinzano Rosso or Martini with a splash of lemonade and not much more. But not any more. Long regarded as a...
Weather in Mallorca
The weather in Mallorca is the most asked about topic on Google and a question I am asked about often ! In general the Mallorca climate is usually 10 degrees warmer year round than most Northern European countries and often much...
Palma Cathedral Light Show
Palma Cathedral Light Show takes place at the magnificent Cathedral de Santa Maria, or more commonly known as La Seu, and is Palma’s star turn. Begun by King James I of Aragon in 1230 in thanksgiving for the conquest of Mallorca...
Palma Shops
Pocket sized Palma is rich in history, culture and gastronomy. Big enough to offer choice and variety but small enough to buzz around in a day and Palma’s shops of which many are unique, play an important role in the city we see today. ...
The Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard in Palma, Mallorca is a spectacle. Taking place on the last Saturday of each month at noon (19.30pm during summer months ) it dates back to 1808 when guards at the Almudaina Palace opposite Palma Cathedral,...
Santa Catalina Market and Neighbourhood
When in Palma, make sure you take the time to visit the neighbourhood of the old fishermen’s quarter, Santa Catalina, named after Mallorca’s patron Saint, Santa Catalina Tomas. This delightful artistic and boho neighbourhood has retained its character and still...
A Day out in Deià
The beautiful mountain village of Deià hidden in the folds of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains a UNESCO world heritage site, offers breathtaking views from its hillside position out to the Mediterranean sea. Green-shuttered honey-hued stone houses typical of Mallorca...
Ensaïmada Recipe
Tapas Revolution chef Omar Allibhoy shares his recipe for Mallorca´s legendary Ensaïmada – a coil-shaped flaky pastry that can be enjoyed at breakfast, snack time and dessert. This is one of the most iconic pastries in Spain, earning such a renowned...
Palma Cathedral
Palma Cathedral , more commonly known as La Seu, is breathtaking. Begun by King James I of Aragon in 1230 in thanksgiving for the conquest of Mallorca and built on the site of a former mosque, King James inadvertently created...
Sant Sebastià – Palma’s Saint
Each year in January you can celebrate the Fiesta of Sant Sebastiá, the patron saint of Palma. Just when you think its´s all over, ( Christmas, The Three Kings and Sant Antoni ) Palma gets into party mode to celebrate...