Almond Blossom in Mallorca
Almond Blossom in Mallorca is the season that really gives every visitor the ‘wow’ factor. Beginning as early as January each year and lasting well into February, this really is a special time. We are all nuts about almonds for...
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...
Run in the Sun – Palma Marathon 2025
Widely considered one of the most scenic marathons in Europe, Palma celebrates its 21th Marathon on Sunday October 19th 2025. Over the marathon weekend, thousands of runners will descend on Palma to take part in the 26.2 mile Tui Palma...
5 Things to Pack for Spring in Mallorca
Spring has sprung in Mallorca ! The almond trees have blossomed and the days are getting longer and warmer. Its time to pack ! As the season changes from Winter to Spring, you can expect a little variable weather and...
Glass making on Mallorca
The art of moulding red-hot liquid glass to create a work of art requires speed, dexterous handiwork and a trained eye, and it’s hypnotising to watch ! Practised for thousands of years on Mallorca, it is thought that the Phoenicians...
Aubocassa Olive Oil Estate
Aubocassa Olive Oil Estate in the east of the island has succeeded in it’s mission to produce the very best virgin and extra virgin olive oil. Originally purchased to grow wine, after some research the owners decided to plant olive...
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...
A Day out in Santa Maria del Cami
Most people associate Mallorca with stunning coastline and sweeping beaches but it is also home to some of the most picturesque towns that Spain has to offer. One of my favourites is historic Santa Maria del Cami (or Santa Maria...
Nit de l’Art Palma
The 29th annual Nit de l’Art Palma will take place on third week of September 2025 when the cooler night air lends itself perfectly to this cultural extravaganza. Organised by the gallery owners association, Art Palma Contemporani, who delight in...
Balearic Day – 01 March
Balearic Day Fiesta On March 1 each year, there is a public holiday ‘Balearic Islands’ Day which commemorates the granting of autonomous government status to the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera) in 1983. Celebrations take place across the four...