Clickety clack, Palma to Sóller train
No visit to Mallorca is complete without a jaunt on the Palma to Soller train. The journey takes around an hour to cover the 27 km and begins in the ticket hall of either the Palma or Soller train stations which...
Go Potty in Pòrtol
Ceramics in Mallorca have a long history . Each year a fiesta, Fira del Fang ( Fiesta of Ceramics ), is held in the municipality of Marratxi which is the centre of the pottery industry on the island. The date of the fiesta...
Bellver Castle
Bellver Castle ,situated just 3km outside the city, has towered over the city of Palma for over 700 years. Claiming the status as the only circular castle in Spain complete with round towers and a moat, the panoramic views from...
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...
Lluc Monastery
On a warm August night each year, some 10,000 people set off from Plaza Güell in Palma to walk the 50 km to Lluc Monastery, also known as Santuari de Lluc , on a moonlight pilgrimage known as ‘Des Güell...
The Archduke’s Way
The Archduke’s Way is a challenging but rewarding walk that climbs steeply out of the picturesque village of Valldemossa. Named after Luis Salvador, Archduke of Austria, who first laid eyes on Valldemossa high in the Tramuntana mountain range in 1867...
Bike hire in Palma
Bike hire in Palma is easy. Mallorca is widely regarded as a cyclist’s paradise and with good reason. Many of the world’s top professional cycling teams hold training camps here through the cooler months and the roads have been described...
Rafa Nadal Museum
The Rafa Nadal Museum is a must-see for tennis and sports lovers and of course Rafa Nadal fans. Located in his hometown of Manacor, the Museum offers a unique experience to learn about his early years in tennis, his triumphs...
TaPalma 2025
TaPalma is the time for all you foodies to lick your lips and let your tastebuds tingle for Palma’s annual tapas festival. Taking place during the last week of November and now in its 21st year, Ta Palma will be...
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...