Art in the Tramuntana
These majestic mountains have inspired Art in the Tramuntana for nigh on 200 years. The sheer splendour of the terrain, lofty peaks, dizzying sea cliffs, Mediterranean light and pure tranquility have repeatedly attracted artists to this north west corner of...
5 Best Luxury Countryside Hotels in Mallorca with great food.
The real Mallorca has enchanting hideaways and rural retreats set in rolling countryside, some with World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains as their backdrop and others a cycle ride away from the coast. A love of food is synonymous with Mallorca and,...
Restaurant Xalest – Concepció by Nobis
The handsome 5 Star hotel Concepció by Nobis takes its name from the street on which it is located, Carrer de la Concepció, slap bang in the centre of Palma. Occupying a building dating back some 500 years, this fabulous hotel...
Es Firó Sóller
Everyone likes a party and Es Firó in Sóller is the noisiest of them all ! Three days of history and pageantry played out in the colourful re-enactment of the invasion by Turkish and Algerian pirates of Sóller and their successful...
Easter in Mallorca
Spring has sprung early as always with Mallorca’s mild climate. The fields are carpeted with yellow buttercups and the wild jasmine catches your senses. Its almost Easter in Mallorca. Which only means one thing, that Semana Santa (Holy Week) is...
Your Essential Holiday Guide to Mallorca
This is your Essential Holiday Guide to Mallorca, the ‘Jewel of the Mediterranean’. The praises of this beautiful island have been sung by many writers and travellers over the years but where to stay to best enjoy this little piece...
Caves of Drach
The town of Porto Cristo on the east coast of Mallorca boasts an underground treasure, the Caves of Drach, Cuevas del Drach, one of the largest cave systems in Europe. The existence of the caves had been know since the...
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...
Santa Catalina Market and Neighbourhood
When in Palma, make sure you take the time to visit the old fishermen’s quarter, Santa Catalina, named after Mallorca’s patron saint, Santa Catalina Tomás. This delightful artistic and boho neighbourhood has retained its character and still has a close-knit...
In a nutshell
The shakers, beaters and bearers of huge nets are out in the fields for the annual autumn almond harvest. Emblematic of Mallorca, four million almond trees blanket the island with white and pink blooms in late January into February signalling the...