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...
Raixa Estate
Raixa country estate and gardens in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains are just a short 20 minute drive from Palma. Originally a Moorish farmstead, the Montenegro family, who took ownership in 1660, have had the most significant impact on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Palma Shops
Pocket-sized Palma is rich in history, culture and gastronomy. Big enough to offer choice and variety but small enough to buzz around in a day and Palma’s shops, of which many are unique, play an important role in the city we...
Calvari Steps in Pollensa
A twist of alleyways off the main square leads you to the Calvari Steps in Pollensa, all 365 of them! The charming old town of Pollensa sits a few kilometres from its port, at the the furthest point north of the...