A Day out in Deià
A day out in Deià is a must . This beautiful mountain village is hidden in the folds of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains a UNESCO world heritage site, and offers breathtaking views from its hillside position out to the...
Clickety clack, Palma to Sóller train
No visit to Mallorca is complete without a jaunt on the Palma to Soller train. Your journey, taking an hour to cover the 27 km, will begin in the ticket hall of Palma or Soller train stations which themselves are an...
Anna Nicholas
Anna Nicholas is the most prolific British author writing about Mallorca today. Author of a popular series of six Mallorca travel titles with 60,000+ copies sold, the seventh Peacocks in Paradise, is to be published in June 2021. Her writing is...
Raixa Estate
The Raixa country estate and gardens in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, just 20 minutes from Palma, are a delight. Originally a Moorish farmstead, it was the Montenegro family, who took ownership in 1660, who have has the most significant...
Glass making on Mallorca
Watching glass being blown is impressive and almost hypnotising ! The art of molding red-hot liquid glass to create a work of art requires speed, dexterous handiwork and a trained eye. Glass making on Mallorca has been practised for thousands...
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 but where to stay to best enjoy this little piece of paradise ? ...
Bellver Castle
Who doesn’t love a Castle ? Bellver Castle (or Castell de Bellver, meaning ‘beautiful view’), situated just 3km outside of Palma, has towered over the city for over 700 years and is well worth a visit. Claiming the status as...
Teixits Vicens
Teixits Vicens in Mallorca is the perfect place to shop for souvenirs and their beautiful store in Pollensa should be an essential stop on your holiday. We all like to take home a reminder of the wonderful time we have...
Palma of Yesteryear
Palma shops play a major part in the city we see today when we visit. Pocket sized Palma is rich in history, culture and gastronomy and a jewel of a city in the Mediterranean. Big enough to offer choice and...
Bike hire in Palma
Bike hire in Palma is so easy. The international superstars of cycling have done wonders over the last few years getting us interested in two wheels so why not hire a bike in Palma ? Mallorca is widely regarded as...