Palma Cathedral Light Show
Palma Cathedral Light Show takes place at the magnificent Cathedral de Santa Maria, 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...
Windmills of Mallorca
On the final approach into Palma de Mallorca airport as you survey the landscape, you will inevitably spot not just one, two or three windmills but scores of them ! Iconic features of the landscape of the the island dating...
Essential Autumn Packing List – Mallorca
Autumn in Mallorca doesn’t need much planning. Not ready yet for shorter days ? Mallorca is the ideal destination with the locals referring to the season as ‘primavera d’hivern’ (the spring of the winter !). Here are some quick packing...
Vermuterias in Palma
Vermuterias 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 somewhat staid...
Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis
Getting to Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis is definitely more than half the fun! Few places offer such a myriad of ways to arrive as Sa Calobra. Car, boat and, for those more intrepid (really fit!), by bike or on...
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...
Clickety clack, Palma to Sóller train
No visit to Mallorca is complete without a jaunt on the Palma to Sóller train. The journey takes around an hour to cover the 27 km and begins in the ticket hall of either the Palma or Sóller train stations...
Flor de Sal
Head to the salt works on the south coast of the island, Flor de Sal for a great day out. Salt production has been traced as far back as the Phoenician traders from Lebanon who came to Mallorca in the 8th...
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...
Zafiro Palace Andratx – 2026 Offer
The chic and sophisticated 5 star all suite Zafiro Palace Andratx in the picturesque south west of Mallorca sets the standard for all-inclusive luxury family and friends holidays in Mallorca. The Zafiro group of hotels has two other five star...