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...
Bodega Ribas
Ribas wines have been produced at the Bodega Ribas family wine estate since 1711. Tucked behind the main road that runs through Consell in the centre of the island, Bodega Ribas is the oldest bodega on Mallorca. Sister and brother...
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 it’s all over ( Christmas, The Three Kings and Sant Antoni ), Palma gets into party mode to celebrate...
Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
Book ahead for a spot at Adrian Quetglas restaurant in the heart of the old town. Adrian Quetglas hails from Buenos Aires but his Mallorcan father and grandparents raised him on traditional ‘island’ cuisine. He honed his skills first in Paris...
Marc Fosh
Born in the garden of England, the county of Kent, chef Marc Fosh arrived in Mallorca over 20 years ago bringing with him years of experience in London, France and the San Sebastian region of Spain. Gaining first a Michelin-star...
7 ways to make a splash in Mallorca
Whether it’s an infinity pool overlooking the countryside, a pool hidden in the mountains or a pool overlooking the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean, taking in the scenery from a pool can make all the difference to your holiday,...
Curator of Longing: Why the search for the Mallorca feeling needs a face again
Perhaps this is the biggest lie of the digital age: that total choice makes us happier. Everyone knows that moment when it’s late and darkness has long since fallen outside, while only the blue light of the laptop screen cuts...
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...
Teixits Vicens
Teixits Vicens Mallorca has to be the perfect place to shop and their beautiful store in Pollensa should be up there on your list of essential destinations whilst on holiday. Everyone likes a reminder of Mallorca in their own home and the...
New Years Eve in Mallorca
New Year’s Eve in Mallorca marks the beginning, not the end, of the Yuletide party season! As for the partying, first there is New Year’s Eve (‘Nochevieja’) with fireworks festivals and the traditional eating of 12 grapes (one for each...